Paul Curtis is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Paul Curtis | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 3 March 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Western Jets | ||
| Draft | No. 35, 2021 national draft | ||
| Debut | 24 April 2022, North Melbourne vs. Geelong, at Blundstone Arena | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | North Melbourne | 55 (55) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 20, 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
editCurtis was raised in Melton, Victoria to a mother from Tonga (representing the country in netball at the Commonwealth Games) and an Australian father.[1] Curtis attended Maribyrnong College as part of their selective sports academy. He began playing for Melton South Junior Football Club before going on to play for the Western Jets in the NAB League as a small forward where he stood out catching the interest of recruiters from multiple AFL clubs.[2] However prior to the draft, Curtis contracted COVID, resulting in his planned interviews with several clubs being placed on hold. He was drafted by North Melbourne Football Club with 35th selection in the 2021 National Draft.[2]
AFL career
editCurtis made his debut for North Melbourne in their 60 point loss to Geelong in Round 6 2022. He had 11 disposals and kicked his first goal in the last quarter.[3] In Round 18 2022 Curtis kicked a career high 3 goals and had 14 disposals in an upset win against the Tigers at Marvel Stadium.
Statistics
edit- Statistics are correct to end of 2024[4]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2022 | North Melbourne | 25 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 94 | 50 | 144 | 55 | 43 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 6.2 | 3.3 | 9.6 | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| 2023 | North Melbourne | 25 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 124 | 75 | 199 | 54 | 49 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 5.9 | 3.6 | 9.5 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| 2024 | North Melbourne | 25 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 157 | 103 | 260 | 82 | 68 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 6.8 | 4.5 | 11.3 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Career | 59 | 59 | 43 | 375 | 228 | 603 | 191 | 160 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 2.7 | ||
References
edit- ^ Five things to know about Paul Curtis by Mitchell Jones for North Media 23 April 2022
- ^ a b "North Melbourne Kangaroos select Paul Curtis with No.35 draft pick". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "Cameron boots seven, Cats smash Kangaroos". ESPN.com. AAP. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "AFL Tables - Paul Curtis statistics". AFL Tables.
External links
edit- Paul Curtis's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Paul Curtis at AustralianFootball.com
- Paul Curtis's playing statistics from AFL Tables
