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'''Paul Curtis''' is an [[Australian rules football]]er who plays for [[North Melbourne Football Club]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL).
'''Paul Curtis''' is an [[Australian rules football]]er who plays for [[North Melbourne Football Club]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL).


==Early Life==
==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.<ref name="five things">[https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/1033678/5-things-to-know-about-paul-curtis Five things to know about Paul Curtis] by Mitchell Jones for North Media 23 April 2022</ref> He began playing for [[Melton South Junior Football Club]] before going on to play for the [[Western Jets]] in the [[NAB League Boys|NAB League]] as a small forward where he stood out catching the interest of recruiters from multiple AFL clubs.<ref name="national_draft">{{cite web |title=North Melbourne Kangaroos select Paul Curtis with No.35 draft pick |url=https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/1033598/north-melbourne-kangaroos-select-paul-curtis-with-no35-draft-pick |website=nmfc.com.au |access-date=1 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref> 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 AFL draft|2021 National Draft]].<ref name="national_draft" />
Curtis was raised in [[Melton, Victoria]] to a mother from Tonga (representing the country in netball at the Commonwealth Games) and an Australian father.<ref name="five things">[https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/1033678/5-things-to-know-about-paul-curtis Five things to know about Paul Curtis] by Mitchell Jones for North Media 23 April 2022</ref> 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 Boys|NAB League]] as a small forward where he stood out catching the interest of recruiters from multiple AFL clubs.<ref name="national_draft">{{cite web |title=North Melbourne Kangaroos select Paul Curtis with No.35 draft pick |url=https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/1033598/north-melbourne-kangaroos-select-paul-curtis-with-no35-draft-pick |website=nmfc.com.au |access-date=1 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref> 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 AFL draft|2021 National Draft]].<ref name="national_draft" />


==AFL career==
==AFL career==


Curtis made his debut for North Melbourne in their 60 point loss to {{AFL Gee}} in round 6 2022. He had 11 disposals and kicked his first goal in the last quarter.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cameron boots seven, Cats smash Kangaroos |url=https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/33796169/afl-geelong-cats-rebound-thrash-north-melbourne-kangaroos-hobart |access-date=1 May 2022 |work=ESPN.com |agency=AAP |date=24 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
Curtis made his debut for North Melbourne in their 60 point loss to {{AFL Gee}} in Round 6 2022. He had 11 disposals and kicked his first goal in the last quarter.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cameron boots seven, Cats smash Kangaroos |url=https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/33796169/afl-geelong-cats-rebound-thrash-north-melbourne-kangaroos-hobart |access-date=1 May 2022 |work=ESPN.com |agency=AAP |date=24 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In Round 18 2022 Curtis kicked a career high 3 goals and had 14 disposals in an upset win against [[Richmond Football Club|the Tigers]] at [[Marvel Stadium]].


==Statistics==
==Statistics==
: ''Statistics are correct to end of 2024''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/P/Paul_Curtis.html|title=AFL Tables - Paul Curtis statistics|website=AFL Tables}}</ref>
: ''Statistics are correct to the end round 4 2022.''

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Latest revision as of 03:47, 29 December 2024

Paul Curtis
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-03-03) 3 March 2003 (age 21)
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)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 20, 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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

Early life

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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.[2]

AFL career

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Curtis 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

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Statistics are correct to end of 2024[4]
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
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

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  1. ^ Five things to know about Paul Curtis by Mitchell Jones for North Media 23 April 2022
  2. ^ a b "North Melbourne Kangaroos select Paul Curtis with No.35 draft pick". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Cameron boots seven, Cats smash Kangaroos". ESPN.com. AAP. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  4. ^ "AFL Tables - Paul Curtis statistics". AFL Tables.
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