Matthew Lokan

Who is Matthew Lokan?

Matthew Lokan is an Australian rules footballer who has played for Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Lokan was drafted at an age of 20 in the 2002 AFL Draft at 70th overall in the 5th round. Prior to being drafted, he had played for the Port Adelaide Magpies' reserves in the South Australian National Football League. He was a forward pocket in his SANFL years, but during his debut year for Collingwood he played across the half-back flank. In his debut season, 2003, he managed to play all matches, including the Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions. In 2004 he played every game up until round 13 before being omitted. He came back for five more games that year before once again being omitted. Over the year he had gone to his natural role as a forward pocket, and the most impressive thing with Lokan was his leads inside the forward 50, which were too quick and enthusiastic. In 2005 he played only three games before being delisted at the end of the year. In total, Lokan played 46 matches in three seasons, averaging 7.8 disposals per game.

In 2006 Lokan played for Port Adelaide Magpies, his original club.

As of 2012, he is playing coach of the Belconnen Magpies in the NEAFL