Matt Keating


Matt Keating is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a. He played 130 games for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL between 2008 and 2013.

Background

He is the older brother of the rugby league player; Kris Keating.

Rugby league career

2008-13: Career with Parramatta

Keating made his first grade debut for the Parramatta Eels in round 1 of the 2008 NRL season against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
Keating took on the role of starting hooker as the replacement for Mark Riddell, who left the team to play in the Super League. He played in every game for Parramatta since making his debut in round 1 of 2008 to the 2009 NRL Grand Final.
In June 2013, Keating was one of 12 Parramatta Eels players that were told that their futures at the club were uncertain by coach, Ricky Stuart. Keating played 24 games for Parramatta in the 2013 NRL season as the team finished last for a second consecutive year. He was then subsequently released by the club.

2014: Career with Burleigh Bears

In October 2013, Keating signed with the Burleigh Bears for the 2014 Intrust Super Cup season.