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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Paul Ahern | ||
| Date of birth | 1 August 1996 | ||
| Original team | Calder Cannons (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 7, 2014 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 11, 2018, North Melbourne v. Brisbane Lions, at Docklands Stadium |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
Paul Ahern is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played in the Australian Football League (AFL). The AFL is Australia's biggest football league. Paul played for two teams: the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the North Melbourne Football Club.
Paul was born on August 1, 1996. He was a talented player from a young age.
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Paul Ahern's Football Journey
Starting His AFL Career
Paul Ahern was chosen in the 2014 national draft. This is where AFL teams pick new young players. He was the seventh player picked overall. The Greater Western Sydney Giants chose him. He was a very promising young player.
However, Paul faced some tough luck early on. He had serious knee injuries. These injuries needed big operations to fix them. Because of these injuries, he could not play any senior games for the Giants. He spent two seasons with the team.
Playing for North Melbourne
In 2016, Paul moved to the North Melbourne Football Club. This happened during the "trade period." This is a time when clubs can swap players. He hoped for a fresh start at North Melbourne.
Paul worked hard to recover from his injuries. He finally made his AFL debut in 2018. This was in Round 11 of the season. His first game was against Brisbane. North Melbourne won that game by a lot of points.
Paul played 22 games for North Melbourne. He kicked 6 goals during his time there. He was a midfielder, which means he played in the middle of the field. Midfielders help both attack and defend.
At the end of the 2020 AFL season, Paul left North Melbourne. The club made some changes to its team. Many players, including Paul, were no longer on the team's list.
What He's Doing Now
As of May 2024, Paul Ahern is still playing football. He plays for the Pascoe Vale Sports Club. This club is part of the Essendon District Football League (EDFL). The EDFL is a local football league.
External links
- Paul Ahern's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Paul Ahern's playing statistics from AFL Tables
