Michael Wilson
Port Adelaide · “Wilbur”
AFL career
192 games51 goals
- Debut
- R1 1997 v COL29 Mar 1997
- Most recent
- R13 2008 v RCH21 June 2008
Stats
2008 | PAD | 5 | 7.4 | 4.4 | 11.8 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 44 | 42 |
2007 | PAD | 19 | 8.5 | 6.4 | 14.8 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 58 | 61 |
2006 | PAD | 16 | 7.5 | 5.0 | 12.5 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 54 | - |
2005 | PAD | 16 | 8.9 | 5.6 | 14.4 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 59 | - |
2004 | PAD | 23 | 9.9 | 7.3 | 17.2 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 69 | - |
2003 | PAD | 15 | 6.9 | 4.0 | 10.9 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 47 | - |
2001 | PAD | 11 | 8.3 | 5.5 | 13.8 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 50 | - |
2000 | PAD | 21 | 9.4 | 4.2 | 13.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 51 | - |
1999 | PAD | 23 | 8.3 | 4.4 | 12.7 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 46 | - |
1998 | PAD | 21 | 10.5 | 5.7 | 16.2 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 60 | - |
1997 | PAD | 22 | 12.3 | 6.8 | 19.0 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 69 | - |
Bio
Michael Wilson was a foundational pillar of Port Adelaide's entry into the AFL, transitioning from the SANFL Magpies to become a standout in the Power's inaugural 1997 squad. He made an immediate impression, winning the Rising Star award in his debut season and establishing a reputation for his fearless attack on the contest. While he possessed the skills to operate as a midfielder, Wilson made his mark primarily as a courageous small defender who never shirked a contest, often putting his body on the line to intercept or spoil against larger opponents.
His career narrative was heavily influenced by a battle with his own body, as he overcame consecutive shoulder reconstructions and persistent knee issues that threatened to derail his tenure. Despite these significant physical setbacks, he remained a key component of the Power's defensive setup and played a crucial role in the club's breakthrough 2004 premiership victory. A spiritual leader at Alberton known for his supreme resilience, Wilson eventually retired in 2008 after a ruptured Achilles tendon brought an end to his time as a revered one-club player.
Profile
- Born
- 21 Nov 1976 (age 49y 334d)
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership2004
- Rising Star Award1997
- Port Adelaide B&F
- 3rd
- 1997, 2004
- Top 10
- 2000
Bio
1 revisionMichael Wilson was a foundational pillar of Port Adelaide's entry into the AFL, transitioning from the SANFL Magpies to become a standout in the Power's inaugural 1997 squad. He made an immediate impression, winning the Rising Star award in his debut season and establishing a reputation for his fearless attack on the contest. While he possessed the skills to operate as a midfielder, Wilson made his mark primarily as a courageous small defender who never shirked a contest, often putting his body on the line to intercept or spoil against larger opponents.
His career narrative was heavily influenced by a battle with his own body, as he overcame consecutive shoulder reconstructions and persistent knee issues that threatened to derail his tenure. Despite these significant physical setbacks, he remained a key component of the Power's defensive setup and played a crucial role in the club's breakthrough 2004 premiership victory. A spiritual leader at Alberton known for his supreme resilience, Wilson eventually retired in 2008 after a ruptured Achilles tendon brought an end to his time as a revered one-club player.