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20 Drew Petrie

 
Details
Number20
Height197cm
Weight105kg
DOB15-10-1982
Debut2001
GamesGoals
2010220100
Career178Career155
Dreamteam Points
2010101Go to Dream Team

North Melbourne’s second round draft selection (no. 23) in the 2000 National Draft, Petrie is now a seasoned campaigner. The 26 year-old has been a regular in the Kangaroos’ team since 2003 and notched up his 150th game in 2008.

Petrie has been used in a variety of roles throughout his career, primarily as a pinch-hitting forward and in the ruck. He’s had to come up against much bigger opponents, yet still provides plenty of hit-outs for his team.

After playing as a forward in the 2007 campaign and booting 38 goals, Petrie was expected to have even more of a presence in the forward line in 2008 but it wasn’t to be.

The 26 year-old played the important role of dropping back in defence and had the most consistent season of his career. He constantly repelled the opposition attack and took vital marks to help North Melbourne to the finals.

The big man was awarded the vice-captaincy after presenting fine leadership skills during the year and finished second in the Syd Barker Medal for 2008. He was also given the honor of representing his country in the International Rules series.

Much was expected of Petrie in 2009, and he was able to continue the form that had seen him gain so much respect from the footballing world the previous year. He went on to play every game, and was given the freedom to move up forward thanks to the development of Scott Thompson and Nathan Grima in defence, and Todd Goldstein stepping up to assist Hamish McIntosh in the ruck.

The former North Ballarat junior booted 27 goals for the season to add a new dimension to his game, and ended the year on a high with match winning performances against St Kilda and Port Adelaide.

Darren Crocker 2009 review:
The flexibility, heart and work-rate Drewy gives is phenomenal. He can go everywhere but it's been to Drewy's detriment that we've actually tried to play him mobile ruck, centre half-back, wing rollback and half-forward. We really saw Drew play his best footy at the end of the year when we just settled him into a key forward position. He was just tremendous in the last month and will be extremely important to us and the young players around him with how he goes about his football.

Draft history:
2000 National AFL Draft 2nd round selection (North Melbourne) No. 23 overall traded by Adelaide for Evan Hewitt.
First game for North Melbourne: Round 1, 2001 v Essendon
Player honours: 2nd Best and Fairest 2008, International Rules Series 2008
Brownlow Medal: 30 career votes

Player sponsors:
Megan and Wayne Goldspink; Jill, Laura and David Edmonds

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At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Ballarat
  • Clubs: North Melbourne
  • Debut: 2001
  • Recruited from: North Ballarat U18
  • AFL Awards: International Rules Series 2008
  • Club Awards: 2nd Best and Fairest 2008
  • Brownlow Votes: 30
DisposalsMarksStoppagesFreesGeneral playScoring
 
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L 96 - 82
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L 143 - 39
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W 116 - 91
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L 60 - 100
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W 70 - 82
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W 104 - 78
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L 157 - 91
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W 84 - 75
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L 57 - 127
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L 139 - 78
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W 90 - 89
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W 97 - 68
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W 129 - 93
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L 98 - 63
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L 85 - 55
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W 53 - 103
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L 119 - 122
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News

Petrie defends medicos

Drew Petrie confessed to a 'dark' moment after his third foot fracture for the year but is confident he will regain full mobility for next seasonWednesday, July 14, 2010 - 10:22AM

Drew Petrie update

The North Melbourne Football Club wishes to advise vice-captain Drew Petrie will require another operation on his right foot tomorrow after his original operatiTuesday, July 13, 2010 - 3:52PM

Diagnosis unknown for Petrie

Immediate playing future of North Melbourne vice-captain no clearer after scans on Monday afternoon on his injured right footMonday, July 12, 2010 - 8:40PM

Scott still focused on finals

Despite successive losses and Drew Petrie’s second foot injury of the season, North coach Brad Scott is still focused on making the finalsThursday, June 03, 2010 - 11:39AM

Petrie suffers setback

North Melbourne vice-captain Drew Petrie has suffered an unfortunate setback just days after his return to the AFL.Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 4:45PM

Video

North Melbourne v Essendon preview

Saturday 24th July - 7.10pm @ Etihad Stadium. Get behind the Roos as they push for a spot in the top eight. Friday, July 23, 2010 - 2:44PM

Drew Petrie press conference

North Melbourne vice-captain Drew Petrie speaks to the media after being ruled out for the rest of season 2010.Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 12:06PM

Be part of the journey

New Game, New Era - Be part of the journey in 2010 by calling 1300 KANGAS or visit kangaroos.com.au.Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 4:45PM

Be part of the journey

New Game, New Era - Be part of the journey in 2010 by calling 1300 KANGAS or visit kangaroos.com.au.Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 4:35PM

Last time they met: North v Port Adelaide

View all the highlights from the last match between North Melbourne and Port Adelaide, in Round 7 of this year.Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 12:56PM

Career statistics:

Year Games Kicks Handballs Poss Marks Tackles Goals Behinds Brownlow
2001

26 9 35 10 
13

0
2002 10 45 22 67 20 30 10 7 0
2003 22 172 64 236 107 67 28 21 3
2004 22 166 57 223 84 53 20 18 1
2005 22 169 59 228 84 66 11 7 0
2006 21 208 104 312 158 54 4 3 5
2007 25 226  78  304  138  66  38  16
2008
23 
228 
139 
367 
154 
58 
17 
15 
11 
2009
22 
221 
111 
332 
145 
89 
27 
21 

Totals 176 
1461 
643 2104 
900 
496 
155 
108 
30 
Best   19
12
27 
12 
10 


 

2009 photos:
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Fun Facts:

Nickname: Dish

Describe yourself in one word:
Friendly

Number on back as a youngster:
Paul Salmon (3)

Most valued possession:
My fiance

Likes to collect:
Money

First job:
Paper boy

Scariest moment:
Nearly drowning at age

Spend last $100 on:
Food

Four people to invite to dinner:
Carmen Electra, Nelson Mandela, Heath O'Loughlin, John Murphy

Favourite music:
The Preset

Favourite TV shows:
Underbelly

Makes you laugh: The bags at the club

Makes you cry: Biting my tongue

Most likely to succeed after football: Adam Simpson - he loves the sound of his own voice.

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