Before football, Matt Crouch was a talented cricketer alongside older brother Brad. Prior to being drafted, the tough midfielder dominated the TAC Cup in 2013 and represented Vic Country in the Under-18 National Championships. Despite being eligible for the 2012 mini-draft, Crouch opted for the traditional way into an AFL Club and was drafted with pick No.23 in 2013, making his debut in 2014. Crouch soon cemented his spot in the midfield and the left-footer broke records in 2017, averaging 33 disposals per game at a then-record 825 disposals for the season. That year, he won the Malcolm Blight Medal and was selected in the All Australian team. In 2019, Crouch brought up his 100-game milestone in the Round 13 win over Richmond.