Anthony Morabito
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Anthony Morabito is an Australian rules football
er with the Fremantle Football Club
in the Australian Football League
.
Morabito is a tall, quick, powerful midfielder, who was selected by Fremantle with their first round selection (fourth overall) in the 2009 AFL Draft
. Originally from Harvey
, he played for Peel Thunder in the WAFL
and represented Western Australia in the 2007 Under 16s, 2008 Under 18s
and 2009 AFL National Under 18 Championships
. He performed very well at the 2009 Championships, being named in the Under-18 All-Australian Team
and awarded the most valuable player in Western Australia's championship-winning side. He was the first of thirteen WAFL-based players to be selected in the 2009 Draft.
Often compared to Adam Goodes
due to his appearance, size and versatile playing style, After being suggested as a possible top-10 selection in the draft following the National Under 18 Championships, he was correctly predicted to be the fourth overall selection in the lead-up to the draft.
He made his WAFL senior debut for Peel in the opening round of the 2009 WAFL season, and played in Peel's first eight games before joining the state Under 18s squad ahead of the national championships. However, he only played a further two games for Peel, with a thigh injury hampering his second half of the season. He attended the AFL draft camp, but was unable to participate in the testing due to the injury. His outstanding first half of the season was enough to win him the 2009 WAFL Rising Star award.
Outside of football he is studying commerce at the University of Western Australia
.
In round 21 of the 2010 AFL season
Morabito missed his first game since his debut when he was one of seven players rested by Fremantle from their game against Hawthorn at Aurora Stadium in Launceston, Tasmania
. He returned to the team the following week and was nominated for the 2010 AFL Rising Star
award.
In the 2010 Elimination Final against Hawthorn he kicked one of the best goals of the year receiving a handpass from Michael Johnson on the wing and then running into the forward line, bouncing 3 times and kicking on the run from about 40m out. Fremantle went on to beat Hawthorn by 30 points to secure a semi final berth against Geelong.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er with the Fremantle Football Club
Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
.
Morabito is a tall, quick, powerful midfielder, who was selected by Fremantle with their first round selection (fourth overall) in the 2009 AFL Draft
2009 AFL Draft
The 2009 AFL Draft consists of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2009/10 Australian Football League off-season. These were the Trade Week , the National Draft , the Pre-Season Draft and the Rookie Draft .- Trades :In the lead up to the trade week many high profile players such as...
. Originally from Harvey
Harvey, Western Australia
Harvey is a town located in the South West of Western Australia along the South Western Highway, 140 km south of Perth, between Pinjarra and Bunbury...
, he played for Peel Thunder in the WAFL
West Australian Football League
The West Australian Football League is an Australian rules football league based in Perth, Western Australia. The WAFL is the second-most popular in the state, behind the nation-wide Australian Football League...
and represented Western Australia in the 2007 Under 16s, 2008 Under 18s
2008 AFL National Under 18 Championships
The 2008 AFL National Under 18 Championships is the 2008 series of the AFL National Under 18 Championships, a state and territory based Australian rules football competition which showcase the best junior footballers in Australia, primarily with the aim for them to be drafted into the Australian...
and 2009 AFL National Under 18 Championships
2009 AFL National Under 18 Championships
The 2009 AFL National Under 18 Championships is the 2009 series of the AFL National Under 18 Championships, a state and territory based Australian rules football competition which showcase the best junior footballers in Australia, primarily with the aim for them to be drafted into the Australian...
. He performed very well at the 2009 Championships, being named in the Under-18 All-Australian Team
All-Australian Team
The All-Australian Team is an all star team of Australian rules footballers, selected by a panel at the end of each season. It represents a complete team, including interchange players and a coach, of the best performed during the season....
and awarded the most valuable player in Western Australia's championship-winning side. He was the first of thirteen WAFL-based players to be selected in the 2009 Draft.
Often compared to Adam Goodes
Adam Goodes
Adam Goodes is a professional Australian rules football player with the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League ....
due to his appearance, size and versatile playing style, After being suggested as a possible top-10 selection in the draft following the National Under 18 Championships, he was correctly predicted to be the fourth overall selection in the lead-up to the draft.
He made his WAFL senior debut for Peel in the opening round of the 2009 WAFL season, and played in Peel's first eight games before joining the state Under 18s squad ahead of the national championships. However, he only played a further two games for Peel, with a thigh injury hampering his second half of the season. He attended the AFL draft camp, but was unable to participate in the testing due to the injury. His outstanding first half of the season was enough to win him the 2009 WAFL Rising Star award.
Outside of football he is studying commerce at the University of Western Australia
University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia was established by an Act of the Western Australian Parliament in February 1911, and began teaching students for the first time in 1913. It is the oldest university in the state of Western Australia and the only university in the state to be a member of the...
.
In round 21 of the 2010 AFL season
2010 AFL season
-Premiership season:The draw for the 2010 AFL Premiership Season is not a random selection of matches, but rather is planned by the AFL. It is intended to produce a balanced draw while also providing the fans and television networks with blockbuster games. In a competition with 16 teams and 22...
Morabito missed his first game since his debut when he was one of seven players rested by Fremantle from their game against Hawthorn at Aurora Stadium in Launceston, Tasmania
Launceston, Tasmania
Launceston is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia at the junction of the North Esk and South Esk rivers where they become the Tamar River. Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania after the state capital Hobart...
. He returned to the team the following week and was nominated for the 2010 AFL Rising Star
2010 AFL Rising Star
The AFL Rising Star award is given annually to a stand out young player in the Australian Football League. The 2010 Ron Evans Medal was awarded to Daniel Hannebery of the Sydney Swans.-Eligibility and Nominations:...
award.
In the 2010 Elimination Final against Hawthorn he kicked one of the best goals of the year receiving a handpass from Michael Johnson on the wing and then running into the forward line, bouncing 3 times and kicking on the run from about 40m out. Fremantle went on to beat Hawthorn by 30 points to secure a semi final berth against Geelong.