Growing up in Narrandera in southern NSW, Matthew Flynn was a member of the GIANTS Academy since the age of 12. He is a developing ruckman who competes aggressively and is athletic. Agile and courageous, he can push forward and be dangerous as a marking forward. He is excellent below the knees for a player of his size and shows potential with his rucking craft at stoppages. Flynn hasn't made an AFL appearance in his first three years at the club but continued to develop and performed strongly in the NEAFL.