With North’s 2016 season complete, NMFC.com.au analyses the performance of each player by using statistics, a coach review, season highlights and much more.
After a promising start to the year, Sam Wright ran into injury troubles midway through 2016.
An ankle injury against Richmond in Round 11 prematurely ended what was looking like another strong season for North's number 19.
View Sam Wright’s player profile
Statistics
AFL
Games: 8
Disposals: 122
Marks: 33
VFL
Games: 1
Disposals: 7
Rebound 50s: 2
Season highlights
Round 4 v Fremantle: 25 disposals, 12 marks
Quotes
“We thought it’d just be the week to start with and it just didn’t come up as good as we would have liked.” – Wright on taking longer than expected to return from a shoulder injury
What the coach said – Brad Green
“I thought Sam was unlucky not to make All-Australian the year before.
“We really missed him and his work-rate, his leadership, his intercepts and that was a shame.
“You can tell there were days where the injury frustrated him but he’s a terrific character and a fun person to have around a footy club.
“He was very positive and that helped the rest of the team.”
