Paul Chapman
Australian footballer, 2007 Premiership winner
Born
November 5th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played Australian rules football at a professional level. Competed for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 2002 to 2014. Contributed to the team's success in multiple seasons. Achieved a premiership victory in 2007, adding to the club's noteworthy history. Served as a versatile player, known for agility and goal-scoring ability.
Played for Geelong Football Club
Won the AFL Premiership in 2007
Named to the All-Australian team in 2011
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