Matai, who had already been suspended earlier in the season for a shoulder charge on South Sydney Rabbitohs prop George Burgess, was placed on report for inciting a melee but did not have to front the judiciary for a record 15th time. On 6 October 2013, in the Sea Eagles 2013 NRL Grand Final against the Sydney Roosters, Matai played at centre and scored a try in the second half in Manly's 26–18 loss. Matai played in 27 matches and scored 12 tries for Manly in the 2013 NRL season.
Matai, who had already been suspended earlier in the season for a shoulder charge on South Sydney Rabbitohs prop George Burgess, was placed on report for inciting a melee but did not have to front the judiciary for a record 15th time. On 6 October 2013, in the Sea Eagles 2013 NRL Grand Final against the Sydney Roosters, Matai played at centre and scored a try in Manly's 26–18 loss. Matai played in 27 matches and scored 12 tries for Manly in the 2013 NRL season.