Paul Curtis (footballer) explained

Paul Curtis
Birth Date:3 March 2003
Originalteam:Western Jets
Draftpick:No. 35, 2021 national draft
Debutdate:24 April 2022
Debutstadium:Blundstone Arena
Height:185cm
Weight:75kg
Position:Forward
Guernsey:25
Years1:2022–
Games Goals1:55 (55)
Statsend:round 20, 2024

Paul Curtis is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

Curtis 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.

AFL career

Curtis made his debut for North Melbourne in their 60 point loss to 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

Statistics are correct to the end of round 4, 2024.|- style=background:#EAEAEA| 2022 || || 25| 15 || 12 || 8 || 94 || 50 || 144 || 55 || 43 || 0.8 || 0.5 || 6.2 || 3.3 || 9.6 || 3.6 || 2.8 || 0|-| 2023 || || 25| 21 || 17 || 14 || 124 || 75 || 199 || 54 || 49 || 0.8 || 0.7 || 5.9 || 3.6 || 9.5 || 2.6 || 2.3 || 0|- | 2024 || || 25 | 14 || 19 || 13 || 99 || 54 || 153 || 48 || 34 || 1.6 || 0.9 || 7.0 || 3.9 || 10.9 || 3.4 || 2.4 || TBC|- class="sortbottom"! colspan=3| Career! 50! 48! 35! 317! 179! 492! 157! 126! 0.96! 0.7! 6.3! 3.6! 9.9! 3.1! 2.5! 0|}

Notes and References

  1. https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/1033678/5-things-to-know-about-paul-curtis Five things to know about Paul Curtis
  2. Web site: North Melbourne Kangaroos select Paul Curtis with No.35 draft pick . nmfc.com.au . 1 May 2022 . en.
  3. News: Cameron boots seven, Cats smash Kangaroos . 1 May 2022 . ESPN.com . AAP . 24 April 2022 . en.