Paul Hopgood

Australian rules footballer

Australian rules footballer

Paul Hopgood

Personal information
Full name|  Paul Hopgood
Date of birth|  (1973-07-21) 21 July 1973 (age 50)
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

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[edit]

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