Matthew Dufty

Dufty was born on 10 January 1996 in Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia. He attended Marist Catholic College Penshurst from Year 7 to Year 10.

He played his junior rugby league for the Penshurst RSL RLFC, before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons.

From 2014 to 2016, Dufty played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons' NYC team.{{Cite web |title=D |url=https://nycdatabase.org/players/d/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921100342/https://nycdatabase.org/players/d/ |archive-date=2017-09-21 |access-date=2017-07-23 |website=NYC Database}}

In July 2016, he played for the New South Wales under-20s team against the Queensland under-20s team,{{Cite web |date=2016-07-07 |title=NSW Under-20s Team Announcement |url=http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2016/07/07/nsw_under_20s_team_a.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406153630/https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2016/07/07/nsw-under-20s-team-announcement-/ |archive-date=2018-04-06 |access-date=2017-07-23 |website=NSWRL}}

In 2016 he re-signed with the St. George club on a two-year contract until the end of 2018.{{Cite web |date=2016-07-27 |title=Dragons Re-Sign Dufty |url=http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2016/07/27/dragons_re_sign_duft.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720225111/https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2016/07/27/dragons-re-sign-dufty/ |archive-date=2018-07-20 |access-date=2017-07-23 |website=St George Illawarra Dragons}} In September 2016, he was named on the interchange bench in the 2016 NYC Team of the Year.{{Cite web |date=2016-09-05 |title=2016 Holden Cup Team of the Year announced |url=http://www.nrl.com/2016-holden-cup-team-of-the-year-announced/tabid/10874/newsid/100970/default.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160906161956/http://www.nrl.com/2016-holden-cup-team-of-the-year-announced/tabid/10874/newsid/100970/default.aspx |archive-date=2016-09-06 |access-date=2016-09-05 |website=NRL.com}}

Dufty played 65 games and scored 55 tries for 220 points in his U20s career from 2014 to 2016.{{cite web|url=https://18thman.com/national-youth-competition/players/d/|title=18thman - U20s Player Records|website=18thman.com}}

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In 2017, Dufty graduated to St. George Illawarra's Intrust Super Premiership NSW team, the Illawarra Cutters.{{Cite web |title=NSWRL Intrust Super Premiership - 2017 Round 3 |url=http://leagueunlimited.com/news/leagueunlimited-isp-nsw-teams-2017-round-3/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811110241/http://leagueunlimited.com/news/leagueunlimited-isp-nsw-teams-2017-round-3/ |archive-date=2017-08-11 |access-date=2017-07-23 |website=League Unlimited}} In round 20 of the 2017 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the St. George club against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles,{{Cite web |date=2017-07-23 |title=Updated team lists: Dragons v Sea Eagles |url=http://www.nrl.com/updated-team-lists-dragons-v-sea-eagles/tabid/10874/newsid/110203/default.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726085913/http://www.nrl.com/updated-team-lists-dragons-v-sea-eagles/tabid/10874/newsid/110203/default.aspx |archive-date=2017-07-26 |access-date=2017-07-23 |website=NRL.com}}{{Cite web |date=2017-07-23 |title=NRL Late Mail: Round 20 v Sea Eagles |url=http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/07/23/nrl_late_mail_round_.af_news.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826121725/https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/07/23/nrl_late_mail_round_.af_news.html |archive-date=2017-08-26 |access-date=2017-07-23 |website=St George Illawarra Dragons}} scoring a try and providing two try assists.{{Cite web |last=Gabor |first=Martin |date=2017-07-23 |title=Points galore as Dragons thump Manly |url=http://www.nrl.com/points-galore-as-dragons-thump-manly/tabid/10874/newsid/110283/default.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723092148/http://www.nrl.com/points-galore-as-dragons-thump-manly/tabid/10874/newsid/110283/default.aspx |archive-date=2017-07-23 |access-date=2017-07-23 |website=NRL.com}}

In the 2018 NRL season, Dufty made 26 appearances for St. George and scored 13 tries as the club finished 7th on the table and qualified for the finals. Dufty played in both finals games, the 48-18 upset victory against Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium and the 13-12 elimination final defeat against South Sydney.{{Cite web |last=McDonough |first=Joe |date=2018-12-14 |title='The boys get around Duff': Dragons back their fullback to hold spot |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/dragons/the-boys-get-around-duff-dragons-back-their-fullback-to-hold-spot/news-story/8acf440a8812662787e7438251042866/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214154843/https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/dragons/the-boys-get-around-duff-dragons-back-their-fullback-to-hold-spot/news-story/8acf440a8812662787e7438251042866/ |archive-date=2018-12-14 |website=Fox Sports}}

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On 18 February Dufty signed a two-year contract extension to remain at St. George Illawarra until the end of the 2021 season.{{Cite news |last=Mee |first=Cameron |date=2019-02-18 |title=Matt Dufty extends stay at St George Illawarra with contract extension |work=Illawarra Mercury |url=https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/5908996/st-george-illawarra-dragons-re-sign-talented-youngster/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043137/https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/5908996/st-george-illawarra-dragons-re-sign-talented-youngster/ |archive-date=2019-03-06}}

On 25 April Dufty scored an individual 65 metre try for St. George Illawarra during their match against the Sydney Roosters in the traditional ANZAC Day game. Fox Sports Commentator Andrew Voss said of the try "What a try here at the SCG!, So many great tries over many, many years, and the name Matt Dufty belongs to one as of today. That is super. Tedesco is looking up saying, 'Which way did he go? ... How many steps Dufty? More than the Opera House!".{{Cite web |last=Whittaker |first=Troy |date=2019-04-25 |title=Roosters v Dragons: Matt Dufty scores jaw-dropping 65-metre solo try |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/nrl-news-roosters-dragons-matt-dufty-try-watch/13zz9w6qtd9d91wqhiasen7ngs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507132005/https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/nrl-news-roosters-dragons-matt-dufty-try-watch/13zz9w6qtd9d91wqhiasen7ngs/ |archive-date=2019-05-07 |website=Sporting News}}

Dufty made a total of 16 appearances and scored five tries for St. George Illawarra in the 2019 NRL season as the club endured one of the worst ever seasons finishing 15th on the table just above the last placed Gold Coast.{{Cite web |last=Chisholm |first=Ed |date=2019-09-02 |title=Paul McGregor facing the axe as St. George Illawarra Dragons coach following horror season |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/paul-mcgregor-facing-the-axe-as-st-george-illawarra-dragons-coach-after-horror-season/1m4wnmg28k3j1mhmkd7qlvj2x/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905113456/https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/paul-mcgregor-facing-the-axe-as-st-george-illawarra-dragons-coach-after-horror-season/1m4wnmg28k3j1mhmkd7qlvj2x/ |archive-date=2019-09-05 |website=Sporting News}}

On 15 February, Dufty suffered a fractured cheekbone whilst playing for St. George Illawarra in the pre-season NRL Nines competition against Parramatta and was ruled out for six to eight weeks.{{Cite news |date=2020-02-15 |title=Dragons fullback Matt Dufty suffers cheekbone injury in Perth after horror head clash at NRL Nines |work=Wide World of Sports |publisher=Nine Digital |agency=AAP |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/matt-dufty-fractured-cheekbone-ethan-lowe-knee-injury-nrl-nines/d43af466-1cdb-4dda-abe4-bbab8fbf5c74/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215160726/https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/matt-dufty-fractured-cheekbone-ethan-lowe-knee-injury-nrl-nines/d43af466-1cdb-4dda-abe4-bbab8fbf5c74 |archive-date=2020-02-15}}

Dufty returned to the St. George Illawarra side for their round 2 match against Penrith at Kogarah Oval. Dufty scored two tries in a 28-32 loss.{{Cite web |last=St John |first=Mark |date=2020-03-20 |title=Matt Dufty settles fullback debate with two try masterclass for Dragons |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2020-matt-dufty-intercept-95metre-try-st-george-illawarra-dragons-vs-penrith-panthers-round-2/news-story/f6e7aae4774eacf7729da026f563c04c/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321093624/https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2020-matt-dufty-intercept-95metre-try-st-george-illawarra-dragons-vs-penrith-panthers-round-2/news-story/f6e7aae4774eacf7729da026f563c04c/ |archive-date=2020-03-21 |website=Fox Sports Australia}}

In round 10 against Canterbury, Dufty scored two tries as St. George Illawarra won the match 28-22 at WIN Stadium.{{Cite news |date=2020-07-18 |title=Sea Eagles Stun Eels Dogs Blow It Late |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-18/sea-eagles-stun-eels-dogs-blow-it-late-knights-hang-on/12469972/ |access-date=2020-07-19}} This was Dufty's fifth try in three matches.

In round 20, Dufty scored two tries in a 30-22 victory over Melbourne at Kogarah Oval. Dufty finished the season with 13 tries for the club.{{Cite web |last=Clarke |first=George |date=2020-09-27 |title=Tyson Frizell signs off in style as St George Illawarra Dragons down second-string Storm |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/st-george-illawarra-dragons-v-melbourne-storm-nrl-live-stream-live-scores-updates-round-20-live-blog-supercoach-scores/news-story/e089a29b6b661801e977b5e38585a466/ |access-date=2020-09-27 |website=Fox Sports Australia}}

In round 3 of the 2021 NRL season, Dufty scored two tries in a 38-12 victory over Manly at WIN Stadium.{{Cite news |date=2021-03-26 |title=South Sydney Rabbitohs defeat Sydney Roosters 26-16, St George Illawarra Dragons beat Manly Sea Eagles 38-12 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |agency=AAP |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-26/nrl-rabbitohs-beat-sydney-roosters-dragons-defeat-sea-eagles/100026698/ |url-status=live |access-date=2021-03-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326111238/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-26/nrl-rabbitohs-beat-sydney-roosters-dragons-defeat-sea-eagles/100026698/ |archive-date=2021-03-26}}

In round 5 of the 2021 NRL season, Dufty scored two tries and created two try assists to defeat Parramatta.{{Cite web |last=Whittaker |first=Troy |date=2021-04-11 |title=Dragons knock Eels out of top four with fourth straight win |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/04/11/dragons-knock-eels-out-of-top-four-with-fourth-straight-win/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411101003/https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/04/11/dragons-knock-eels-out-of-top-four-with-fourth-straight-win/ |archive-date=2021-04-11 |access-date=2021-04-12 |website=National Rugby League}}

In round 9 of the 2021 NRL season, he scored two tries in a 32-12 victory over Canterbury.{{Cite news |date=2021-05-09 |title=St George Illawarra beats Canterbury Bulldogs 32-12, Manly defeats New Zealand Warriors 38-32 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |agency=AAP |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-09/allan-injury-overshadows-dragons-win-manly-edges-warriors/100119808/ |access-date=2021-05-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509231449/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-09/allan-injury-overshadows-dragons-win-manly-edges-warriors/100119808/ |archive-date=2021-05-09}}

In round 13, Dufty scored two tries and had five try assists in a man of the match performance as St. George Illawarra defeated Brisbane 52-24.{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Chris |date=2021-06-03 |title=Off-contract Dufty brilliant as Broncos put to the sword |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/06/03/dufty-superb-as-dragons-run-up-a-score-against-brisbane/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603223648/https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/06/03/dufty-superb-as-dragons-run-up-a-score-against-brisbane/ |archive-date=2021-06-03 |access-date=2021-06-03 |website=National Rugby League}}

In June, Dufty was informed by the club that his services would not be required for next season as he was not part of their plans going into the future.{{Cite web |last=Walter |first=Brad |last2=Newton |first2=Alicia |date=2021-06-14 |title='Special kids': Norman on call to back rookies at his expense |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/06/14/we-move-forward-griffin-confirms-end-date-for-norman-after-upset/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614135150/https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/06/14/we-move-forward-griffin-confirms-end-date-for-norman-after-upset/ |archive-date=2021-06-14 |access-date=2021-06-17 |website=National Rugby League}} It was then reported that several northern hemisphere clubs, including St Helens, had expressed an interest in signing Dufty.{{Cite news |last=Pengilly |first=Adam |date=2021-06-18 |title=Unwanted Dragons fullback Dufty may become a different kind of Saint |work=Sydney Morning Herald |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/unwanted-dragons-fullback-dufty-may-become-a-different-kind-of-saint-20210618-p5828p.html |url-status=live |access-date=2021-06-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620142111/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/unwanted-dragons-fullback-dufty-may-become-a-different-kind-of-saint-20210618-p5828p.html |archive-date=2021-06-20}} It was revealed in July that Dufty had signed with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on a one-year deal for the 2022 season.{{Cite news |last=Conrad |first=Alex |date=2021-07-10 |title=Matt Dufty secured by NRL cellar-dwellers |work=news.com.au |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/matt-dufty-secured-by-nrl-cellardwellers/news-story/4a2071b96bc954fa342439ba70f3a792 |url-status=live |access-date=2021-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711000946/https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/matt-dufty-secured-by-nrl-cellardwellers/news-story/4a2071b96bc954fa342439ba70f3a792 |archive-date=2021-07-11}}

In round 1 of the 2022 NRL season, Dufty made his club debut for Canterbury in their 6-4 victory against North Queensland at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/other/nrl-scorecentre-parramatta-eels-vs-gold-coast-titans-north-queensland-cowboys-vs-canterbury-bulldogs-live-scores-stats-and-results/ar-AAUZI2h?ocid=BingNewsSearch/|title=Canterbury Bulldogs edge North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville, Parramatta Eels beat Gold Coast Titans|website=www.msn.com}}

On 21 July 2022, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs officially announced an early release grant for Dufty to take up an opportunity in the Super League. On the same day, Dufty signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to join English side Warrington.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/62258140/|title=Matt Dufty: Warrington Wolves sign full-back from Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs|website=www.bbc.com}}

In round 21 of the 2022 Super League season, Dufty made his Warrington debut against Huddersfield which ended in defeat. Dufty injured his foot during the match and was taken from the field in the second half.{{cite web |title=Matt Dufty granted early release |url=https://www.bulldogs.com.au/news/2022/07/21/matt-dufty-granted-early-release/#:~:text=Canterbury%2DBankstown%20Bulldogs%20have%20granted,us%20at%20Belmore%20last%20November. |website=Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |access-date=21 July 2022 |language=en |date=21 July 2022}}

In round 26 of the 2022 Super League season, Dufty scored four tries for Warrington in a 38-36 loss against Huddersfield.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/62661403/|title=Super League: Huddersfield Giants 38-36 Warrington Wolves - Matt Dufty scores four tries as Wire comeback falls short|website=www.bbc.com}}

In round 24 of the 2023 Super League season, Dufty scored two tries for Warrington in their 66-12 victory over Castleford.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/66661853/|title=Super League: Warrington Wolves 66-12 Castleford Tigers - Wire demolish struggling Tigers|website=www.bbc.co.uk}}

Dufty played 28 games for Warrington in the 2023 Super League season and scored 13 tries as Warrington finished sixth on the table and qualified for the playoffs. Dufty played in the clubs elimination playoff loss against St Helens.{{cite web|url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/23827325.highs-lows-warrington-wolves-2023-season/|title=Highs and lows from Warrington Wolves' 2023 season|website=www.warringtonguardian.co.uk}}

In round 5 of the 2024 Super League season, Dufty scored a hat-trick in Warrington's 58-4 victory over the hapless London side.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/68569783/|title=London Broncos 4-58 Warrington Wolves: Two hat-tricks help Wire return to top spot|website=www.bbc.co.uk}}

On 21 March, Dufty signed a contract extension with Warrington to remain at the club until the end of 2026.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/68616926#:~:text=Dufty%20is%20in%20his%20third,overall%20Man%20of%20Steel%20standings./|title=Matt Dufty: Warrington Wolves full-back signs new deal until end of 2026 season|website=www.bbc.co.uk}}

On 8 June, Dufty played in Warrington's 2024 Challenge Cup final defeat against Wigan.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/c2jj1x7m71zo/|title=Wigan beat Warrington to win Challenge Cup|website=www.bbc.co.uk}} On 17 August, Dufty scored a hat-trick in Warrington’s 24-6 Magic WKND win over the Leeds Rhinos at Elland Road and was awarded the Betfred Man of the Match award. Dufty played a total of 24 games for Warrington in the 2024 Super League season as the club reached the semi-final before losing to Hull Kingston Rovers.{{cite web|url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/24654682.warrington-wolves-2024-season-review-february-march/|title=Warrington Wolves 2024 season review, February and March|website=www.warringtonguardian.co.uk}}

On 5 July 2021, Dufty was fined $23,000 by the NRL and suspended for one game after breaching the game's Covid-19 bio-security protocols when he attended a party along with 12 other St. George Illawarra players at Paul Vaughan's property.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-05 |title=St George Illawarra Dragons players fined $305,000 and given match suspensions |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/07/05/st-george-illawarra-dragons-players-fined-$305000-and-given-match-suspensions/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210706031410/https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/07/05/st-george-illawarra-dragons-players-fined-$305000-and-given-match-suspensions/ |archive-date=2021-07-06 |access-date=2021-07-07 |website=National Rugby League}}

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