Michael Firrito

Michael Firrito
Personal information
Full name	Michael Firrito
Nickname(s)	Spud
Date of birth	27 November 1983 (1983-11-27) (age 27)
Original team	Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
Height/Weight	190cm / 94kg
Position(s)	Defender
Club information
Current club	North Melbourne
Number	11
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2003–	North Melbourne	170 (27)
International team honours
Years	Team	Games (Goals)
2008	Australia	2
1 Playing statistics to end of 2011 season .
Career highlights
2003 AFL Rising Star nominee

Michael "Spud" Firrito (born 27 November 1983) is an Australian Rules footballer for the Kangaroos Football Club. He made his AFL debut in round 12 on the 13 June 2003. He played 2 games that year and the following year received a Rising Star nomination. Although primarily a defender, he has been used by the Kangaroos as a tagger in the past.

Firrito had a career best year in 2007. He was the main defender for the Roos, with his bulky yet small frame attracting the big forwards of the game. After Glenn Archers retirement, Archer handed over his no. 11 guernsey to Firrito, who will now wear this number instead of his no. 24 he has worn since his debut in 2004. He has played over 150 AFL matches and all for North Melbourne Football Club.

International Rules Series

Michael Firrito was selected by Mick Malthouse for 2008 International Rules series for Australia against Ireland. In the first Test, Firrito played as full back and right corner back before replacing Nathan Bock as goalkeeper for the second test,^[1] when he made many good saves despite conceding 4 goals.^[2]

References

1. ^ Firrito answers SOS
2. ^ Australia -v- Ireland matchtracker

External links

• Michael Firrito Profile

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Name	Firrito, Michael
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Date of birth	27 November 1983
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