Matthew Paternoster (14 April 1880 – 19 April 1962) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy.[1]

Matt Paternoster
Personal information
Full name Matthew Paternoster
Date of birth (1880-04-14)14 April 1880
Place of birth Berwick, Victoria
Date of death 19 April 1962(1962-04-19) (aged 82)
Place of death Cooma, New South Wales
Original team(s) Richmond (VFA)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1901 Fitzroy 12 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1901.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

He was the brother of Jim Paternoster and they were recruited from Richmond at the same time[2] but Matthew never made a senior appearance for Richmond.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Bas Publishing. p. 690. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
  2. ^ "VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE". The Argus. No. 17, 103. Melbourne, Victoria. 4 May 1901. p. 18.
  3. ^ "Richmond VFA Players". Tigerland Archive.

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