Matt Roberts finds respite in lawn bowls amid AFL spotlight
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Sydney Swans midfielder Matt Roberts enjoys lawn bowls at the Hillsdale Bowling Club, where he recently won a club championship. The sport provides him an escape from the pressures of AFL football. Following a breakout 2024 season, Roberts prepares for an upcoming preliminary final against Fremantle. He emphasizes the importance of hobbies for mental health during a demanding season, having also drawn inspiration from his father, a bowls enthusiast.
- •Roberts recently won the 2025–26 Hillsdale Handicap Consistency Singles title.
- •He aims to manage mental stress through lawn bowls during the AFL season.
- •Roberts has played 68 games for the Swans, solidifying his role ahead of finals.
- •He originally joined Hillsdale Bowling Club by reaching out via email.
- •Roberts considers lawn bowls an enjoyable way to unwind and connect with different communities.
- 8:00 PMAFL — This Swan is already a championship winner. And it's come on an unexpected stage
"Matt Roberts is used to big crowds and heavy contact, but the Swan is finding a welcome escape in an unlikely place
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