14 Facts About Paul Puopolo

Paul Puopolo was born on 2 December 1987 and is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Paul Puopolo is a 3-time premiership player having played in Hawthorn's back-to-back-to-back Grand Final triumphs in 2013,2014 and 2015.

Paul Puopolo was converted into a defender by former Norwood coach Trevor Hill in 2008.

Paul Puopolo made his debut for the Hawks in round 7 of the 2011 AFL season against Port Adelaide.

Paul Puopolo kicked 3 goals in the Semi-Final against Sydney, and 1 goal against Collingwood in the Preliminary Final.

Paul Puopolo finished his debut season with 20 games and 8 goals, gaining much experience in a brilliant first season.

Paul Puopolo was awarded Hawthorn's Best First Year Player Award.

Paul Puopolo played in Hawthorn's loss to Sydney in the 2012 AFL Grand Final.

Paul Puopolo achieved his first premiership during that season when Hawthorn defeated Fremantle in the 2013 AFL Grand Final.

Paul Puopolo had what was widely regarded as a good year in 2015, kicking 29 goals and picking up his third premiership as Hawthorn defeated the West Coast Eagles in the Grand Final.

Paul Puopolo played his 100th game during the 2015 season, in round 15 against Fremantle.

Paul Puopolo had another good season in 2016, kicking a career high 34 goals.

Paul Puopolo suffered a hamstring injury early in the 2018 season that kept him out for over a month, but was still regarded as a high-quality pressure forward and was resigned for another year at the end of the season.

Paul Puopolo managed to play all 22 games in the 2019 season, wherein his performances were marked by a shift away from goalkicking to defensive pressure, kicking a career low 10 goals but laying 99 tackles, a number generally considered impressive.