From dredging, mining, scaffolding to cleaning boats, Brisbane Lions defender, Matt Eagles, has had his fair share of jobs before making his AFL debut against Collingwood at 28 years of age.

The winner of reality TV program, ‘The Recruit’ has silenced critics suggesting he was just a gimmick, and insists his previous jobs have given him a strong work ethic and made him what he is today.

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