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 (1948-12-19) 19 December 1948 (age 75)
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)
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.

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