Paul Hopgood Explained

Paul Hopgood
Fullname:Paul Hopgood
Birth Date:21 July 1973
Originalteam:Chelsea
Height:179 cm
Weight:82 kg
Position:Full back
Statsend:2000
Years1:1993–2000
Club1:Melbourne
Games Goals1:113 (10)

Paul Hopgood (born 21 July 1973) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Hopgood, a defender, started out at Melbourne in the under-19s and captained the Victorian Teal Cup team in 1990. The Chelsea recruit played 113 league games for Melbourne over the course of eight seasons.[1] His six games in 1994 included three finals.[1] When Melbourne made the grand final in 2000, Hopgood had lost his place in the side, due to a calf injury.[2] He coached Mt Eliza to a premiership in 2005.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/P/Paul_Hopgood.html AFL Tables: Paul Hopgood
  2. Book: Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 9781920910785.
  3. Web site: Paul Hopgood. Demon Wiki.