Season highlights, their statistics and quotes from the player from the course of the year will be included.
Season statistics
Games: 15
Disposals: 280
Disposal efficiency: 76.4%
Rebound 50’s: 54
Marks: 74
More statistics in the player profile
Season highlights
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Season in review
What was shaping to be a lost 2014 for Sam Wright turned around dramatically in the last two months of the season.
After only playing four of North Melbourne’s first 14 games, Wright returned to the side in Round 16 to face Hawthorn.
Given the job on dangerous forward Luke Breust, the defender was one of the side’s best on the evening. Breust only had five kicks, while Wright collected 22 disposals and five rebound 50’s. From there he went from strength to strength, regularly getting the better of his opponent.
Not only was Wright able to carry out his defensive tasks, the skills on both sides of his body made him a valuable player with ball in hand. After his Round 16 return, he led North Melbourne in rebound 50’s for the rest of the season.
The number 19’s good form was reflected in the Syd Barker Medal count, as he polled in all but one of the games to close the season.
In the news
July 18 – Wright knuckles down – NMFC.com.au
“I felt I worked hard on the areas I needed to improve in my time in the VFL and I was able to get them up to a consistent level.”
September 5 – Wright in the groove – NMFC.com.au
“I think the self-belief, especially over the last couple of months, you can just see it building. The way we work as a team now is totally different."
September 11 – Sam settled in defence – NMFC.com.au
"I guess earlier in the season I didn't really know what made me a good player. I was still inconsistent and lacked confidence, but I feel like I've really found that now.”
