Carlton tasted finals success in Season 2013, with a thrilling win over Richmond at the MCG.
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.17, Sam Rowe.
Sam Rowe (#17)
GAMES
Season 2013: 10
Career: 10
VFL 2013: 8
GOALS
Season 2013: 9
Career: 9
VFL 2013: 8
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 93 (9.3) Marks: 41 (4.1) Tackles: 19 (1.9) Contested Marks: 13 (1.3) Goal Assists: 6 (0.6) Marks Inside 50: 15 (1.5)
OVERVIEW
Sam Rowe played 10 senior games for Carlton in his debut season, after being recruited to the Blues with pick 44 in the 2011 National Draft.
The 25-year-old’s well-documented journey to AFL has been tougher than most, so it was with much excitement and anticipation that his family and team-mates watched on as Rowe ran out for the first time in Round 2 against Collingwood.
Rowe’s best game came in Round 16 against St Kilda, when the keeper of Carlton’s No.17 guernsey kicked three goals and finished with 12 disposals including six marks.
He capped the year with signing a new contract to keep him at the Club until the end of 2014.
IN THE NEWS
Mick rapt with Rowe re-signing
Sam and Matt’s visit to the toy store
Rowe & Scotto back for the Blues
Sam set for senior debut
HE SAID IT
"It's not easy getting another contract so I'm pretty proud I've been able to get another one. It’s quite satisfying and very rewarding." Rowe on re-signing, July 17.
THEY SAID IT
“He’s been unbelievable. For him to be back just playing footy is a great story, let alone to be playing at the highest level.”
“He never really got down on himself or down on the world. He is a remarkable person.”
– Carlton vice captain Kade Simpson on Rowe’s comeback from illness, The Border Mail, May 8.
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Without doubt, making his debut in Round 2 was the highlight of the year for Rowe. After being sidelined for the 2012 season as he battled testicular cancer, Carlton’s humble big-man said he felt lucky and relieved to be running out at the MCG. In his opening game Rowe kicked a goal and finished the match with 11 possessions.
