Stan Wright
Fitzroy
AFL career
81 games37 goals
- Debut
- R8 1940 v MEL17 June 1940
- Most recent
- R19 1946 v HAW31 Aug 1946
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Redbank, Stan Wright established himself as a sturdy key forward for Fitzroy during the Second World War era. A physically imposing unit for his time at 183cm and over 90kg, he was built for the contest, typically operating at centre half-forward where he provided a strong structural target for the team's smaller attackers. His career highlight was undoubtedly the 1944 Grand Final against Richmond, where he held down the pivotal centre half-forward post and booted a goal in the club's famous premiership victory. While his league tenure was relatively brief, concluding in 1946 before a severe knee injury curtailed a coaching stint in the Ovens and Murray League, Wright’s contribution to the Gorillas' last VFL flag ensures his permanent place in the club's history.
Profile
- Born
- 07 Mar 1918
- Died
- 06 Jan 1992 (aged 73y 305d)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 92 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1944
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Redbank, Stan Wright established himself as a sturdy key forward for Fitzroy during the Second World War era. A physically imposing unit for his time at 183cm and over 90kg, he was built for the contest, typically operating at centre half-forward where he provided a strong structural target for the team's smaller attackers. His career highlight was undoubtedly the 1944 Grand Final against Richmond, where he held down the pivotal centre half-forward post and booted a goal in the club's famous premiership victory. While his league tenure was relatively brief, concluding in 1946 before a severe knee injury curtailed a coaching stint in the Ovens and Murray League, Wright’s contribution to the Gorillas' last VFL flag ensures his permanent place in the club's history.