Russell Matheson has a decorated history within AFL Sydney. A Holdsworthy junior, Matheson joined the senior ranks in 1977, playing with Campbelltown, Pennant Hills and Southern Districts for over 250 senior games.
Predominately on the halfback flank and in the midfield, Matheson was part of four senior premierships with Campbelltown in 86, 87, 88 and 89, all as Captain Coach.
Impressively, in his nine years as coach of Campbelltown, his side made finals every year between 1984 and 1992 which also included one runners up finish.
Matheson returned to coach Campbelltown in 1996 when the club became part of the ACTAFL following their domination of Sydney football.
Russell had a decorated representative career with twelve games for the state side in the 1980’s. He was also a NSW State side selector from 1985 to 1988.
He is also a Life Member of the Campbelltown AFC
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