Ivan Maric
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Maric during the 2017 pre-season
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ivan Marić | ||
| Date of birth | 4 January 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Victoria, Australia | ||
| Original team(s) |
Keilor (EDFL) Calder Cannons |
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| Draft | No. 40, 2004 AFL National Draft: Adelaide | ||
| Debut | Round 6, 2006, Adelaide vs. Port Adelaide, at AAMI Stadium |
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| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 102 kg (225 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruck | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Richmond | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2005–2011 | Adelaide | 77 (28) | |
| 2012– | Richmond | 80 (33) | |
| Total | 157 (61) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016.
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ivan Maric (Croatian: Ivan Marić, born 4 January 1986) is an Australian rules footballer who plays with the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He served as the club's vice-captain in 2015 and 2016. Previously he played for the Adelaide Crows Football Club between 2005 and 2011 and joined Richmond in 2012. He was once one of the most distinct players in the AFL, thanks to his hard 'old-style' footballing demeanour, and his mullet hairstyle. He pronounces his name as 'E-varn Marrich'.
Born in Australia, Maric is of Croatian descent.
A late starter to the game, Maric didn't play competitive football until he was 16 because of a blossoming basketball career. Maric nearly quit in his second season with the Calder Cannons because of his frustration with the technical aspects of the game. However Maric was talked into playing on and was drafted by the Crows with pick 40 in the 2004 AFL Draft only months later. Maric was assigned to the Port Adelaide Magpies in the SANFL where he quickly became the number one ruckman in 2005.
AFL debut was in round six of 2006 in the Showdown against Port Adelaide. He had seven disposals and kicked 1 goal on debut. Maric played a total of eight matches in 2006 and averaged 6 disposals and 9 hit-outs a game.
In 2007, a hip injury meant that he missed the early part of the season and returned to the senior side for the round 14 match against Hawthorn. In the round 19 clash with the Geelong Football Club Maric was promoted to the number 1 ruckman but was then dropped for the round 20 clash with the Western Bulldogs. In 2008, a pre-season injury and form delayed his return to midway through the season. He played out the rest of the season in the ruck, cementing his spot as the new number one ruck. 2009 saw Maric continued as Adelaide's clear number one ruckman.
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