Paul Hopgood

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

Paul Hopgood
Personal information
Full name Paul Hopgood
Date of birth (1973-07-21) 21 July 1973
Original team(s) Chelsea
Height 179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb)
Position(s) Full back
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1993–2000 Melbourne 113 (10)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2000.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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. AFL Tables: Paul Hopgood
  2. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  3. "Paul Hopgood". Demon Wiki.
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