Paul Curtis (footballer)

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

Paul Curtis
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-03-03) 3 March 2003
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 35 (26)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2023.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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.[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

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
Statistics are correct to the end round 5, 2023.
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2022North Melbourne25 15128945014455430.80.56.23.39.63.62.80
2023North Melbourne25 4432113341151.00.75.23.28.52.71.2TBC
Career 19 16 11 115 63 178 66 48 0.8 0.5 6.0 3.3 9.3 3.4 2.5

References
  1. Five things to know about Paul Curtis by Mitchell Jones for North Media 23 April 2022
  2. "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.
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