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7 Paul Medhurst

 
Details
Number7
Height179cm
Weight84kg
DOB11-12-1981
DebutR1 '02 v WCE @ Subi; CFC R1 '07 v NM @ MCG
GamesGoals
2009020090
Career158Career262
Dreamteam Points
20090Go to Dream Team
2009 season
After having an injury interrupted preseason, Paul Medhurst's 2009 year never reached its full potential.

The 2008 All-Australian was forced to miss six consecutive rounds (7-12) with an ankle injury (played in VFL in Round 10 during AFL bye week) and to his credit was able to show some strong form on his return, but two poor finals performances saw the 27-year-old omitted from the preliminary final.

He managed to play 18 senior matches, an impressive number considering he was hampered by a serious ankle problem.

Medhurst’s minutes per game were well down from last year, averaging 84 minutes per game compared to 104 in 2008.

A clear run over the next three months should help the forward regain his 2008 form.

Career
Crossed to Collingwood at the end of 2006 as part of the high-profile trade that sent Chris Tarrant west after five seasons and 99 games with the Dockers, Medhurst ended his first season at Collingwood with 17 games in the black and white and an excellent finals campaign under his belt. Always dangerous at Fremantle, he booted 50 goals in the Dockers' 2003 season in which the team played finals, and followed that up with 41 in 2004. Often playing ‘tall' despite standing 178 centimetres, he fell out of favour with Fremantle selectors in the second half of 2006 and was keen for a fresh start. His second season as a Magpie was arguably a career-best kicking 50 goals to lead the team while also earning his first All-Australian selection.  In 2009 he was forced to play with an ankle injury for most of the year but managed to play 18 matches.  Omitted from the preliminary final, Medhurst will want to return to his 2008 form.

Draft history
2001 AFL Draft 4th round selection (Fremantle) No. 56 overall traded by Adelaide for Daniel Schell; 2006 AFL Draft traded with pick No. 8 overall by Fremantle for Chris Tarrant

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Wembley Downs JFC (WA)
  • Clubs: Fremantle (2002-06: 99 games, 166 goals)
  • Debut: R1 '02 v WCE @ Subi; CFC R1 '07 v NM @ MCG
  • Recruited from: Claremont/Fremantle
  • AFL Awards: 2008 All-Australian
  • Club Awards: 2008 RT Rush Trophy (2nd best and fairest)
  • Brownlow Votes: 20

News

Pies' promising base

Assistant coach Scott Watters says the side has made significant inroads in its pre-season conditioning programFriday, December 18, 2009 - 6:00PM

Pies stay behind

Up to 12 players, including Paul Medhurst, Josh Fraser and John Anthony, will stay in Melbourne instead of joining their teammates for training in FlagstaffMonday, November 23, 2009 - 10:07AM

Player review: 7. Paul Medhurst

Paul Medhurst battled an ankle injury through the 2009 season and managed to play 18 matches.Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 9:00AM

150 up for Medhurst

Exciting forward Paul Medhurst is about to play his 150th game but admits he thought he would never get thereFriday, July 17, 2009 - 6:11PM

Davis certain to return

Collingwood forward Paul Medhurst hopes he can keep his spot with Leon Davis returningTuesday, June 30, 2009 - 1:15PM

Video

Rnd21 Black and White Show: Dawes

Dawes speaks with Medhurst, Didak, CLoke, OBrien and Presti about their mobile phone habitsTuesday, August 18, 2009 - 3:25PM

Rnd16 Press Conference: Medhurst 150 games

Paul Medhurst fronts the media ahead of his 150th AFL matchFriday, July 17, 2009 - 2:27PM

Rnd16 The Black and White Show: Medhurst Tribute

Ben Reid talks to the boys about Paul Medhurst ahead of his 150th game this weekend. Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 10:05AM

Rnd14 Press Conf: Medhurst on his comeback and Essendon

Paul Medhurst speaks to the media ahead of training, about his comeback and the teams next game against EssendonTuesday, June 30, 2009 - 1:41PM

Rnd13 Post Match With: Medhurst

Paul Medhurst speaks to CTV from the rooms after the teams 84 point victory over FremantleSaturday, June 27, 2009 - 6:25PM

Career statistics (totals):

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2002* 20 148 73.6 26 53.8 174 70.7 80 46.0 94 54.0 85 36 20 26 1
2003* 23 205 66.8 29 65.5 234 66.7 110 48.7 116 51.3 108 50 30 20 3
2004* 22 166 65.1 28 78.6 194 67.0 72 38.5 115 61.5 85 41 22 25 3
2005* 22 179 64.8 37 81.1 216 67.6 85 40.7 124 59.3 95 27 26 27 0
2006* 12 132 56.8 15 93.3 147 60.5 43 28.7 107 71.3 84 12 19 9 0
2007 17 145 62.1 33 66.7 178 62.9 66 37.3 111 62.7 82 24 16 30 0
2008 24 309 60.5 67 73.1 376 62.8 140 37.0 238 63.0 179 50 27 53 12
2009 18 155 57.4 71 76.1 226 63.3 68 30.5 155 69.5 96 22 19 28 1
Totals 158
 1439 63.3 306 73.2 1745 65.0
 664 38.5 1060 61.5 814 262 179 218 20
*Played for Fremantle

Career statistics (averages):
Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2002* 20 7.4 73.6 1.3 53.8 8.7 70.7 4.0 46.0 4.7 54.0 4.3 1.8 1.0 1.3 1
2003* 23 8.9 66.8 1.3 65.5 10.2 66.7 4.8 48.7 5.0 51.3 4.7 2.2 1.3 0.9 3
2004* 22 7.5 65.1 1.3 78.6 8.8 67.0 3.3 38.5 5.2 61.5 3.9 1.9 1.0 1.1 3
2005* 22 8.1 64.8 1.7 81.1 9.8 67.6 3.9 40.7 5.6 59.3 4.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 0
2006* 12 11.0 56.8 1.3 93.3 12.3 60.5 3.6 28.7 8.9 71.3 7.0 1.0 1.6 0.8 0
2007 17 8.5 62.1 1.9 66.7 10.5 62.9 3.9 37.3 6.5 62.7 4.8 1.4 0.9 1.8 0
2008 24 12.9 60.5 2.8 73.1 15.7 62.8 5.8 37.0 9.9 63.0 7.5 2.1 1.1 2.2 12
2009 18 8.6 57.4 3.9 76.1 12.6 63.3 3.8 30.5 8.6 69.5 5.3 1.2 1.1 1.6 1
Totals 158
 9.1 63.3 1.9 73.2 11.0 65.0
 4.2 38.5 6.7 61.5 5.2 1.7 1.1 1.4 20
*Played for Fremantle

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