With their final selection in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft, Geelong recruited Keighton Matofai-Forbes with pick #69 from the Western Jets. 

Matofai-Forbes is a powerful player with great foot skills. Boasting a booming left foot, Matofai-Forbes also has leadership qualities, named captain of the Jets in 2024. 

Find out a little bit more about Matofai-Forbes below. 

KEY DETAILS 

Name: Keighton Matofai-Forbes

Age: 18 Years Old (2006 D.O.B)

Height: 188cm

Position: Forward

JUNIOR CAREER

Home Club: Western Jets

Local Club: Hillside

Games Played: 144 Games, 178 Goals (from Play HQ Stats)

2024 Season - Coates Talent League

• Seven Games
• 11.7 Disposals per game
• 4.1 Marks
• 2.1 Tackles
• 11 Goals (Total) 

DRAFT DETAILS 

Draft Pick: #69

Strengths: Kicking Penetration, Work Rate, Strength

OTHER INTERESTING FACTS

• Matofai-Forbes was born in New Zealand
• Keighton's Mother, Irene, played for Samoa at the 1999 Netball World Cup