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Michael Firrito
Michael Firrito
Personal information
Original team(s)	Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
Debut	Round 12, 13 June 2003, North Melbourne Football Club vs. Essendon, at Docklands Stadium
Height / weight	190cm / 81kg
Playing career1
	North Melbourne Football Club (2003-) 149 games, 25 goals
	1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 22, 2010.
Career highlights
	; AFL Rising Star nominee 2003; International Rules goalkeeper 2008;
	Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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Michael "Spud" Firrito (born 27 November 1983) is an Australian Rules footballer for the Kangaroos Football Club. He made his AFL debut in 2003, playing 2 games 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.

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]

Special Guest Appearances

Michael Firrito was also spotted having a kick around with the Sherrin at high achieving Cairns Marist School Saint Augustine's College. The guest appearance surprised many local school children who were eager to learn about the AFL in an area more commonly dominated by Rugby League. The inspirational speech he delivered to the enthralled students was met with many questions from one Terry McDonough before ending in Firrito hosting a small training session, one in which year 12 student Michael Doust won with ease. The College is very appreciating for having Mr. Firrito join them at the school and thank him for taking the time out of his busy schedule to teach the students about the great sport of AFL.

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Michael Firrito Profile

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[1] Firrito answers SOS

[2] Australia -v- Ireland matchtracker

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 ==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,<ref>[http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,24579998-23211,00.html?from=public_rss Firrito answers SOS]</ref> when he made many good saves despite conceding 4 goals.<ref>[http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/2008/1031/matchtracker.html?gaa Australia -v- Ireland matchtracker]</ref>
+==Special Guest Appearances==
+Michael Firrito was also spotted having a kick around with the Sherrin at high achieving Cairns Marist School Saint Augustine's College. The guest appearance surprised many local school children who were eager to learn about the AFL in an area more commonly dominated by Rugby League. The inspirational speech he delivered to the enthralled students was met with many questions from one Terry McDonough before ending in Firrito hosting a small training session, one in which year 12 student Michael Doust won with ease. The College is very appreciating for having Mr. Firrito join them at the school and thank him for taking the time out of his busy schedule to teach the students about the great sport of AFL.
 ==References==