Samuel Wright

North Melbourne’s second round selection in the 2008 National Draft, Wright is a versatile utility who can play forward, midfield or down back.

With a light frame, Wright has spent time adding size to his body in the gym and is renowned for his clean hands and excellent kicking on both feet.

He spent the start of his AFL life in 2009 down back and looked to be carving out a niche as a running defender, but a move forward netted a three goal haul and he was used in attack thereafter. Draft history: 2008 NAB AFL Draft 2nd round selection (North Melbourne) No. 27 overall.

First game for North Melbourne: Round 8, 2009 v Geelong. NMFC Cap: 952.

Player sponsors: NMFC Peninsula Supporters Group / North Melbourne Past Players Golf Club.

19, Samuel Wright.