Matthew Wright Announces His Retirement

Carlton forward Matthew Wright has announced his retirement.

The 28-year-old will return to Adelaide to take up a development coaching role with the Crows, his former club.

Wright played 159 games - 94 for Adelaide and 65 for Carlton - booting 136 goals, leading Carlton's goal kicking in 2016.

“Clearly I’ve loved my time at Carlton and the passion is still there to play senior footy, but ultimately my desire to pursue my coaching ambitions became too strong and I believe the time is now right to follow that,” Wright said. 

“My wife and I are expecting our first child next year and when the opportunity presented to return back to our home state, there was a lot to weigh up but we feel it is the right decision.

“I will always be incredibly grateful to Carlton for the opportunity to have continued my AFL career when it looked like it was over – it’s been so enjoyable working with a young and talented group.

"The club is clearly on the right path under ‘Bolts’ and I wish the group nothing but the best for 2019 and beyond.” 

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