Ivan Maric
Richmond and Adelaide
AFL career
157 games61 goals
- Debut
- R6 2006 v PAD6 May 2006
- Most recent
- R15 2016 v PAD1 July 2016
Stats
AFL
2016 | RCH | 3 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 52 | 52 |
2015 | RCH | 22 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 13.0 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 81 | 93 |
2014 | RCH | 14 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 14.4 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 85 | 99 |
2013 | RCH | 20 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 12.9 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 75 | 99 |
2012 | RCH | 21 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 16.1 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 99 | 113 |
2011 | ADE | 6 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 10.8 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 59 | 69 |
2010 | ADE | 21 | 3.4 | 6.9 | 10.3 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 58 | 67 |
2009 | ADE | 20 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 9.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 57 | 55 |
2008 | ADE | 16 | 3.6 | 6.3 | 9.9 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 63 | 72 |
2007 | ADE | 6 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 48 | 53 |
2006 | ADE | 8 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 34 | - |
VFL
2017 | RCH | 17 | 5.4 | 4.6 | 9.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 64 |
2016 | RCH | 12 | 6.8 | 4.8 | 11.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 74 |
2014 | RCH | 2 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 14.5 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 84 |
Bio
Selected by Adelaide with pick 40 in the 2004 National Draft, Ivan Maric spent the early years of his career battling for the primary ruck mantle at West Lakes. While he proved to be a serviceable contributor across 77 games for the Crows, he ultimately found himself squeezed out of the preferred lineup following the arrival of Sam Jacobs. Seeking greater opportunity, Maric requested a trade to Richmond at the end of 2011, a move that would define his legacy and provide the Tigers with a much-needed physical presence in the centre square.
At Punt Road, Maric quickly evolved from a journeyman into a cult figure, recognised as much for his distinctive mullet as for his honest, combative playstyle. He was not the most athletic ruckman in the league, but his aggression, tackling pressure, and follow-up work at ground level endeared him to the Tiger Army. Maric finished third in the club's best and fairest in his debut season and became a key member of the leadership group, helping to set professional standards for a young list. Although back injuries and the recruitment of Toby Nankervis limited his games in his final season, he retired in 2017 as a beloved clubman who was instrumental in hardening Richmond's competitive edge.
Profile
- Born
- 04 Jan 1986 (age 40y 290d)
- Birthplace
- Victoria
- Height
- 200 cm
- Weight
- 102 kg
Teams
Honours
- Richmond B&F
- 3rd
- 2012
Family
- Cousin:Ivan Soldo
Bio
1 revisionSelected by Adelaide with pick 40 in the 2004 National Draft, Ivan Maric spent the early years of his career battling for the primary ruck mantle at West Lakes. While he proved to be a serviceable contributor across 77 games for the Crows, he ultimately found himself squeezed out of the preferred lineup following the arrival of Sam Jacobs. Seeking greater opportunity, Maric requested a trade to Richmond at the end of 2011, a move that would define his legacy and provide the Tigers with a much-needed physical presence in the centre square.
At Punt Road, Maric quickly evolved from a journeyman into a cult figure, recognised as much for his distinctive mullet as for his honest, combative playstyle. He was not the most athletic ruckman in the league, but his aggression, tackling pressure, and follow-up work at ground level endeared him to the Tiger Army. Maric finished third in the club's best and fairest in his debut season and became a key member of the leadership group, helping to set professional standards for a young list. Although back injuries and the recruitment of Toby Nankervis limited his games in his final season, he retired in 2017 as a beloved clubman who was instrumental in hardening Richmond's competitive edge.