[1] During his final year of high school Notting was invited to play with the North Ballarat Rebels in the TAC Cup competition in 1996.

Notting is noted for his long right foot kicking,[2] and has played in a variety of positions over his career.

He received an AFL Rising Star nomination in 1999 and was a member of Brisbane's first two premierships in 2001 and 2002.

In 2009 in Round 10, Notting played his 200th game in an 18-point win against North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium.

[6] He played his last game for the Lions in a 51-point loss to the Western Bulldogs in the First Semi Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.