Paul Medhurst - #7

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Paul Medhurst
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Number: 7
Height: 179 cms
Weight: 84 kgs
DOB: 11th December, 1981

2008 All Australian
2008 RT Rush Trophy Recipient
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2009 season
After having an injury interrupted preseason, Paul Medhurst's 2009 year never reached its full potential.

The 2008 All-Australian was forced to miss six consecutive rounds (7-12) with an ankle injury (played in VFL in Round 10 during AFL bye week) and to his credit was able to show some strong form on his return, but two poor finals performances saw the 27-year-old omitted from the preliminary final.

He managed to play 18 senior matches, an impressive number considering he was hampered by a serious ankle problem.

Medhurst’s minutes per game were well down from last year, averaging 84 minutes per game compared to 104 in 2008.

A clear run over the next three months should help the forward regain his 2008 form.
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2009 Player Review

After having an injury interrupted preseason, Paul Medhurst's 2009 year never reached its full potential.

The 2008 All-Australian was forced to miss six consecutive rounds (7-12) with an ankle injury (played in VFL in Round 10 during AFL bye week) and to his credit was able to show some strong form on his return, but two poor finals performances saw the 27-year-old omitted from the preliminary final.

He managed to play 18 senior matches, an impressive number considering he was hampered by a serious ankle problem.

Medhurst’s minutes per game were well down from last year, averaging 84 minutes per game compared to 104 in 2008.

A clear run over the next three months should help the forward regain his 2008 form.

2009 highlights
Round four v Brisbane: After kicking three goals the week before in the loss to Geelong, Medhurst shined in what was a must-win match for the club at the Gabba. He proved the match winner booting four goals including two in the third term. Trailing by 10 points at the main break, the forward took a strong mark in the opening minute of the third and slotted a tough shot from a tight angle. Moments later he tacked on his third for the match, kicking true from the side of his boot to put the Magpies ahead for the first time.

Paul Hudson: It was a frustrating year for Medhurst. Both for the coaches and him personally. I think having been dropped during the finals was indicative of that. We know that he was under an injury cloud. He will be the first to admit that his preparation this year and last year was chalk and cheese. He knows what he has to do for 2010. A really strong preseason and he will be right to go.

2009 AFL statistics

G K H D M G B T C
18 8.6/57.4% 3.9/76.1% 12.6/63.3% 5.3 1.2 1.1 1.6 0.3

2009 VFL statistics
G K H D M T
2 6.0 4.0 10.0 3.5 3.1

 

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Round ONE:
Medders was back to his 2008 form. Four goals and one behind.

The most significant forward improvement yesterday was the return of Paul Medhurst. Collingwood has a plethora of capable small forwards - Alan Didak, Leon Davis, Dale Thomas and Steele Sidebottom all rotated midfield and forward yesterday - but the loss of Medhurst to an ankle injury for much of last year was not fully appreciated.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...options-up-top-20100328-r56e.html?autostart=1

A renewed Paul Medhurst has lifted the skill and potency of the forward line

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/slick-pies-burst-dogs-bubble/story-e6frf9jf-1225846674603

 

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Medhurst happy to start year on a high

Classy Collingwood forward Paul Medhurst says a difficult 2009 has given him fresh appreciation for the fitness and form in which he has started this AFL season.

http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/29/Medhurst_happy_to_start_year_on_a_high_445305.html

 

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Stellar start to the year.

 

[prestiforbrownlow]

hey guys, does anyone know where we can get footage of Medders' 2008 anzac day medal winning acceptance speech. I cant remember it that wwell, and i have been told it was a ripper. I have tried googling everything about it and come up pretty empty handed, any ideas?

 

[Legendab]

Hey there

I did the same search for Medhurst's Anzac Award acceptance speech and also hit the wall and have subsequently contacted the club direct and they came through for us (much thanks to Joyce Draper)!

So for you and many others also asking it is below:

PAUL MEDHURST’S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH ON RECEIVING THE ANZAC DAY MEDAL, COLLINGWOOD V ESSENDON, 2008

"I’d just like to say what a special privilege it is to play in this game for one and to wear this medal, something that I’m going to treasure for the rest of my life. Thanks a lot.

I would also like to say on behalf of everyone that played today how privileged we are to be able to come out and demonstrate the values that the Anzacs held so dear to them: teamwork and honesty and sacrifice – so I hope that shone through in the way we played today.

Thanks a lot."

 

[Snag Breac]

Hey there

I did the same search for Medhurst's Anzac Award acceptance speech and also hit the wall and have subsequently contacted the club direct and they came through for us (much thanks to Joyce Draper)!

So for you and many others also asking it is below:

PAUL MEDHURST’S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH ON RECEIVING THE ANZAC DAY MEDAL, COLLINGWOOD V ESSENDON, 2008

"I’d just like to say what a special privilege it is to play in this game for one and to wear this medal, something that I’m going to treasure for the rest of my life. Thanks a lot.

I would also like to say on behalf of everyone that played today how privileged we are to be able to come out and demonstrate the values that the Anzacs held so dear to them: teamwork and honesty and sacrifice – so I hope that shone through in the way we played today.

Thanks a lot."

Thanks for that, Legendab - you're a legend. And nicely done, Paul.

 

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Favourites actually put it on youtube. I asked him to do it but it seems to be have taken down.