Paul Hopgood
| Paul Hopgood | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Paul Hopgood | ||
| Date of birth | 21 July 1973 | ||
| Original team | Chelsea | ||
| Height/Weight | 179 cm / 82 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1993-2000 | Melbourne | 113 (10) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 2000 season. | |||
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]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AFL Tables: Paul Hopgood
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ↑ "Paul Hopgood". Demon Wiki.