Matt Groat is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Souths Logan Magpies in the Queensland Cup.

He previously played for Thirlmere Roosters in the Group 6 Rugby League, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Wests Tigers in the NRL and Doncaster, and the Dewsbury Rams in the Championship.

In an early-season match in 2012, Groat was knocked unconscious by a shoulder charge from Brisbane Broncos forward Ben Te'o.

[10] The incident was considered a "test case" on how the NRL Judiciary would treat players who made contact with the head when attempting a shoulder-charge.

[11] Two weeks later Groat played for New South Wales in the inaugural under-20s State of Origin match,[12] but he failed to make a further first grade appearance for the season.

Coach Mick Potter said, "Matt got his ankle, foot and toe caught in the ground and got some weight on the back of it.