Football

24 September, 2024

Wright excels as defender

Horsham Saints' Judd Wright, a forward-turned-defender, has mastered the backline and has been awarded the best on the ground in their win over Horsham in the reserves.

By Chris Graetz

After playing forward most of his life, Wright was earmarked as a defender. Coaches witnessed his jumping and marking capacity, and he said it stuck. He is thrilled the team was able to win the premiership.

"People saw that I could jump and I was an instant marker and decided to play me back, and I have improved as the year has gone on," Wright said.

"I am excited we won the premiership, and we all played well, and the Demons put up a good fight."

Coach Matthew Combe said Wright will be a superstar.

"The first minute he took a screamer, I thought he would set the backline alight, and he did, and you know he will always take a mark or do something," Combe said.

"He is going to be a superstar in the senior competition."

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