16 Facts About Paul Medhurst

Paul Medhurst was born on 11 December 1981 and is a former professional Australian rules football player who played for the Collingwood Football Club and the Fremantle Football Club.

Paul Medhurst was originally selected by the Fremantle Football Club with a 4th round selection in the 2001 AFL Draft.

Paul Medhurst made a successful debut in round 1,2002 in a Western Derby against the West Coast Eagles, kicking three goals and earning an AFL Rising Star nomination.

Paul Medhurst was Fremantle's leading goalkicker in 2003 and 2004, kicking 50 and 41 goals respectively, including nine against Brisbane in 2004 and seven against Carlton in 2003.

Paul Medhurst joined Collingwood in 2007 in the deal which saw Chris Tarrant become a Docker, and Ben Reid, draft selection eight, join the Magpies.

Paul Medhurst returned to face Fremantle in round 10 at the MCG, and Collingwood won by 10 points.

Paul Medhurst returned to form towards the end of the season, scoring three goals in the round 19 loss to Richmond, before following up with another three against Melbourne a week later.

Paul Medhurst played a part in Collingwood's win over West Coast at Subiaco Oval in their semi-final extra-time win.

Paul Medhurst gathered 16 disposals, 15 of them kicks, booted two goals and laid six tackles.

In 2008, Paul Medhurst won the ANZAC Day Medal after kicking six goals in the ANZAC Day clash against Essendon.

Paul Medhurst was selected in the 2008 All-Australian team as a forward pocket and finished runner-up in Collingwood's 2008 best-and-fairest award.

Paul Medhurst retired from the AFL at the end of the 2010 season.

Paul Medhurst returned to Claremont in the WAFL for the 2012 season.

Paul Medhurst kicked 6 goals and was awarded the Simpson Medal for his best-on-ground display.

Paul Medhurst finished the match with 13 possessions, 7 marks, 3 inside-50s and 6 goals.

Paul Medhurst became a father for the first time when his son, Elias was born on 15 June 2013.