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 few years at the club - missing a season with an ACL injury - but has continued to develop and performed strongly in the NEAFL and in practice matches.