Dean Matterson

Dean Matterson is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who most recently played as a forward for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL.

Background

He is the younger brother of Parramatta Eels forward Ryan Matterson.
Matterson played for the Parramatta Eels in Holden Cup for the 2016 and 2017 seasons, he played as a. In 2018, Matterson moved to the Sydney Roosters where he played NSW Cup for the Roosters feeder club the Wyong Roos. Halfway through the 2018 season, Matterson moved to the Blacktown Workers.In 2022, Matterson signed with Manly for the 2023 season.

2023

In round 20 of the 2023 NRL season, Matterson made his first grade debut for Manly against the North Queensland Cowboys in a 19-8 loss at Brookvale Oval, scoring a try. Matterson played seven games in his debut season. On 25 September, Matterson signed a two year extension with the club until the end of 2025.

2024 & 2025

Matterson made no appearances for Manly in the 2024 NRL season. He would instead play for the clubs feeder team in the NSW Cup which was Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles. Matterson again failed to feature for Manly in the 2025 NRL season. On 8 September 2025, Matterson was released by Manly after not being offered a new contract.