Paul Curtis (footballer)

Paul Curtis
Curtis in April 2025
Personal information
Born (2003-03-03) 3 March 2003
Original team Western Jets
Draft No. 35, 2021 national draft
Debut 24 April 2022, North Melbourne vs. Geelong, at Blundstone Arena
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Position Forward
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 25
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022– North Melbourne 80 (100)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 2, 2026.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Paul Curtis (born 4 March 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

Curtis was raised in Melton, Victoria, by a mother who represented Tonga in netball at the Commonwealth Games.[1] He attended Maribyrnong College as part of their selective sports academy and played for the Western Jets in the NAB League as a small forward where he stood out catching the interest of recruiters from multiple AFL clubs.[2] However prior to the draft, Curtis contracted COVID-19, resulting in his planned interviews with several clubs being placed on hold.[1] He was drafted by North Melbourne Football Club with 35th selection in the 2021 National Draft.[2]

AFL career

Curtis made his debut for North Melbourne in their 60-point loss to Geelong in Round 6, 2022. He had 11 disposals and kicked his first goal in the last quarter.[3] In Round 18, 2022, Curtis kicked a career-high 3 goals and had 14 disposals in an upset win against the Tigers at Marvel Stadium.

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 2, 2026.[4]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2022 North Melbourne 25 15 12 8 94 50 144 55 43 0.8 0.5 6.3 3.3 9.6 3.7 2.9 0
2023 North Melbourne 25 21 17 14 124 75 199 54 49 0.8 0.7 5.9 3.6 9.5 2.6 2.3 0
2024 North Melbourne 25 23 30 21 157 103 260 82 68 1.3 0.9 6.8 4.5 11.3 3.6 3.0 0
2025 North Melbourne 25 19 38 15 150 73 223 75 85 2.0 0.8 7.9 3.8 11.7 3.9 4.5 0
2026 North Melbourne 25 2 3 4 13 6 19 8 3 1.5 2.0 6.5 3.0 9.5 4.0 1.5
Career 80 100 62 538 307 845 274 248 1.3 0.8 6.7 3.8 10.6 3.4 3.1 0

References

  1. ^ a b Five things to know about Paul Curtis by Mitchell Jones for North Media 23 April 2022
  2. ^ a b "North Melbourne Kangaroos select Paul Curtis with No.35 draft pick". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Cameron boots seven, Cats smash Kangaroos". ESPN.com. AAP. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Paul Curtis". AFL Tables. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
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