Name: Sam Wright
Height: 188cm
Weight: 76kg
Recruited From: Murray Bushrangers
Draft History: Pick 27 in the 2008 National Draft
North Melbourne’s second round selection in the 2008 National Draft, Wright played in the Murray Bushrangers premiership team in the TAC Cup.
Standing at 188cm, Wright is a versatile utility who can play forward, midfield or down back. After starting the season up forward for the Bushrangers, Wright was pushed to half-back and it saw an immediate increase in his work rate and consistency. He went on to play a significant role in the Bushrangers Grand Final win.
Wright averaged 18 disposals and one and a half goals a game after playing every match in 2008.