Paul Chapman

Australian footballer, 2007 Premiership winner

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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