But the Blues’ season came to an end against Sydney in the Semi-Finals at ANZ Stadium.
With the team now on a break, we’re taking a look back at each player’s year in statistics. Next is Carlton’s No.19, Eddie Betts.
Eddie Betts (#19)
GAMES
Season 2013: 18
Career: 184
GOALS
Season 2013: 27
Career: 290
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 210 (11.7) Marks: 49 (2.7) Tackles: 61 (3.4) Inside 50s: 25 (1.4) Goal Assists: 23 (1.3) Marks Inside 50: 23 (1.3)
OVERVIEW
In a season marred by injury and suspension, Eddie Betts was only able to conjure up 27 goals from his 18 games in 2013. But the livewire forward showed his class in Carlton’s thrilling Elimination Final win, booting three crucial majors.
After 184 games and 290 goals in the navy blue jumper, Betts decided to leave Visy Park at the end of 2013 after receiving a lucrative offer to join the Adelaide Crows, under the AFL’s free agency rules.
IN THE NEWS
Eddie Betts - Discovered
Eddie Betts - Personal Best
Betts joins Crows
HE SAID IT
"No matter what happens, deep down inside I will always be a Blue boy. My heart goes out to all the Carlton fans – I love them. When I’m having a bad game it’s the fans who get me through. When they shout out my name it gets me going again.” – Eddie Betts speaking after his decision to join the Adelaide Crows
THEY SAID IT
Best of luck to the brilliant Eddie Betts for his new gig as a Crow. Ps except against Carlton.
— Dave Hughes (@DHughesy) October 4, 2013
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Betts is well known for his ability to weave his magic around goal, but his Goal of the Year contender from the Round 23 win over Port Adelaide may well just be his best effort yet.
