Paul Hurst (Australian footballer)
Paul Hurst (born 19 December 1948) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1970s.
| Paul Hurst | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 19 December 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Albury, NSW, AUS | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandhurst (Bendigo FL) | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 1970, Carlton vs. Essendon, at Princes Park | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1970–1974 | Carlton | 53 (0) | |
| 1975–1977 | Melbourne | 19 (6) | |
| Total | 72 (6) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1977. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Hurst arrived at Carlton from Sandhurst Football Club in the Bendigo Football League and for five seasons played on a half flank and centre, including as a member of Carlton's 1972 premiership team. After receiving a clearance, Hurst moved to Melbourne where he finished his career.
References
- Paul Hurst's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Blueseum Biography: Paul Hurst
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
- Demon Wiki profile
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