20 Facts About Paul Licuria

Paul Licuria was born on 4 January 1978 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans and Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Paul Licuria was recruited as a hard-working midfielder but was rumoured as a recruit to keep Anthony Rocca at the club as they were good friends.

Paul Licuria struggled to get a spot in the side after his debut in 1997.

Paul Licuria played 4 games in 1997, and then only 6 more in 1998, not having the impact he would have liked.

Paul Licuria immediately made an impact at the club with his ability to win the ball off half-back; however, his disposal let him down, and his consistency had dropped off, causing him to be dropped halfway through his first year.

Paul Licuria's disposal was questioned, but his incredible workrate and consistency were rated very highly.

Paul Licuria played every game in both seasons, averaging 23 and 22 touches a game in respective seasons.

Paul Licuria capped both terrific seasons by winning the Copeland Trophy.

Paul Licuria played all games in 2004 and 2005, being noted as one of the most durable midfielders, despite his knee problems early in his career.

Paul Licuria finished runner-up in the 2004 best and fairest, showing his importance to the side.

However, 2006 would see Paul Licuria exposed as a tiring player, with his use of the ball continually debated, and his consistency being questioned.

Paul Licuria was rested in Round 16 after an inconsistent start to the year, with highs and lows.

Paul Licuria played for Williamstown in the VFL but forced his way back into the side after one week in the reserves.

In 2011, Paul Licuria was inducted into the Collingwood Hall of Fame.

Paul Licuria played for the VFL side in the 2008 season and now plays in the VAFA.

Paul Licuria became a contestant on the Channel Seven series Dancing with the Stars for the 2008 series of the show.

Paul Licuria played for Victorian Amateur Football Association club Old Scotch in 2009.

Paul Licuria is currently the CEO of the online education training company alffie.

Paul Licuria is a member of the Collingwood Football Club Board.

Paul Licuria married British born Barbara Hawley on 15 February 2008.