Matthew Wright
Playing over 159 AFL games, Wright found a home at both Adelaide and Carlton. Initially selected by Adelaide with pick No. 33 in the 2010 Rookie Draft, he debuted in 2011 and was a regular in the team for five seasons. In 2016, he moved to Carlton where he was their leading goalkicker in his first season. Over three seasons, he missed just one game for the Blues. He returned to Adelaide at the end of 2018 following his AFL retirement at 28 years of age to take up a dual role with the Club. In 2019, he will captain Adelaide’s SANFL team and work as the Forwards Development Coach.
Fast facts
Nickname: Wrighty
DOB: 14/12/1989
Playing career: 94 games for Adelaide, 65 games for Carlton, 68 SANFL games for North Adelaide
Playing awards: Carlton Leading Goalkicker (2016)
Coaching career: Forwards Development Coach at Adelaide 2018-current
Did you know...? Before he played for them, Wright had only ever kicked one career goal against the Blues - his lowest tally against any opposition side. However, in his first year with Carlton, he was their leading goalkicker.
