The hockey veteran has returned home with a another medal from the Australian Masters Hockey after his Victorian side claimed bronze in the 75s age category.
Wright — who played in all seven matches for Victoria for the tournament and took his total representative career to 21 games — helped his side to finish third on the table, narrowly missing out on a berth in the final.
“We gave it our best,” Wright said.
“In the end we weren't strong enough to make it through to the final, which meant a match for the bronze medal would be the furthest we could make it.”
But in the battle for bronze against Western Australia Country, Wright had his moment to deliver the medal for his state.
“We were locked up at the end of regulation,” he said.
“We were still locked up midway through the shootout when I got the opportunity. It was pretty nerve-racking because I haven't been in that position for quite a while and they're not easy when you're 75.”
While there were nerves for Wright, an infringement on the one-on-one had Wright awarded a penalty stroke and found the back of the net to win the game for his side.
“It's a fantastic feeling,” he said.
“It's always special to be a part of a winning side, but playing a key role in the result is very special. I'm glad I was able to be a part of the win in the way I was.”
To go with the team success, Wright was selected to be a member of the Australian team for the world championships in Tokyo in November next year.
“There are few greater honours than representing your country,” he said.
“It's a reasonably new looking side compared to what we have toured with in the past, so going with them and hopefully bringing home another medal is the goal from here.”
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