Matt Wright has added another dimension to his game playing a run-with role
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Relive Matt Wright's match-defining tackle and goal in the final quarter against Fremantle
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Junior Clubs: Walkerville/North Adelaide
Debut: v Port Adelaide, round 4, 2011
Recruited from: North Adelaide
Brownlow Votes: 3
Missed out on selection in round one, but by mid-season had cemented his spot in Adelaide’s best 22 and didn’t miss a game from there on. The workman-like midfielder/forward showed his versatility, playing run-with roles on some of the game’s best players while also winning plenty of the ball. He averaged 30 possessions, and amassed a career-high 37 touches and two goals against Fremantle in Round 20 – a performance that earned him two Brownlow Medal votes.
The former rookie was a real success story in 2011, playing 19 games and filling a need as a small crumbing forward. The unobtrusive 22-year-old is a natural footballer, possessing clean hands and great goal sense. Promoted to the senior list for season 2012, Wright has the capacity to join the midfield rotation.
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 14 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 4 |
| Handballs | 14 | GWS Giants | Rd 7 |
| Disposals | 27 | GWS Giants | Rd 7 |
| Marks | 8 | GWS Giants | Rd 7 |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 5 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 4 |
| Goals | 0 | - | - |
| Dream Team | 103 | GWS Giants | Rd 7 |
| Rd | Opponent | Result | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essendon | L 82 - 117 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 102 |
| 2 | Brisbane Lions | W 77 - 96 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 3 | Port Adelaide | L 118 - 109 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| 4 | Western Bulldogs | W 80 - 28 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| 5 | Carlton | L 115 - 83 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| 6 | Hawthorn | L 78 - 89 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 7 | GWS Giants | W 52 - 187 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 103 |
| 8 | St Kilda | W 87 - 47 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
| 9 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 10 | Fremantle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 11 | Sydney Swans | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 12 | Richmond | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 14 | Gold Coast Suns | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 15 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 16 | Collingwood | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 17 | Geelong Cats | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 18 | Fremantle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 19 | Port Adelaide | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 20 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 21 | Western Bulldogs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 22 | Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 23 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | W: 4 - L: 4 | 81 | 63 | 144 | 35 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 572 |
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 22 | Fremantle | Rd 20, 2012 |
| Handballs | 23 | Geelong Cats | Rd 18, 2012 |
| Disposals | 37 | Fremantle | Rd 20, 2012 |
| Marks | 11 | Geelong Cats | Rd 21, 2011 |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 8 | Port Adelaide | Rd 15, 2012 |
| Goals | 3 | Fremantle | Rd 10, 2012 |
| Dream Team | 139 | Fremantle | Rd 20, 2012 |
| Season | Club | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Adelaide Crows | 81 | 63 | 144 | 35 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 572 |
| 2012 | Adelaide Crows | 230 | 215 | 445 | 91 | 0 | 27 | 13 | 90 | 15 | 10 | 1841 |
| 2011 | Adelaide Crows | 146 | 125 | 271 | 62 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 66 | 18 | 8 | 1246 |
Who did you barrack for as a kid: Essendon/Crows
Who was your favourite player: James Hird
Who do you think is the next big thing at your club and why: Rick Henderson, he’s realized he’s not playing basketball anymore
Who has had the most influence on your career: Scott Camporeale/family
What are your pre-game superstitions: Left boot goes on first
Winning touchdown in the SuperBowl or the winning penalty kick in the Champions League final: SuperBowl (Giants to beat Patriots)
Who do you follow on Twitter: Adriana Lima
Biggest pest at your club: “Matty Jaensch bro”
Teammate most likely to Google his own name: Ian Callinan
Who is the worst teammate to room with and why: Ricky Henderson aka the human sloth!
Which teammate delivers the best sledge: Tex Walker
Which teammate is likely to be seen shopping in an exclusive area: David Mackay/Brent Reilly
Who is more likely to buy from an Op Shop: Nathan van Berlo
Name the three most admired people you would like to meet: Lebron, Wade, Norris Cole – Miami Heat players
What is your dream place to visit and why: Pt Hughes/Moonta – old man’s holiday house
Name one food you just can’t stomach: Fish
What food would you love to be able to eat during the footy season but you’re not allowed: Cheese
Favourite movie and favourite movie star: Step Brothers/ Will Smith
Favourite band or musician: One Direction
