Paul Puopolo
Free Agent
2021 Stats
Goals
0
Behinds
0
Disposals
0
Kicks
0
Tackles
0
Finishes career in style
Puopolo scored three goals and collected 11 disposals (six kicks, five handballs) during Sunday's 108-57 win over Gold Coast Suns.
ANALYSIS
Puopolo was rightfully carried off the field by his teammates after a strong attacking show in the final match of the season. After spending most of the season dealing with a calf injury, Puopolo decided to call time on a 195-game career and did so in the best way possible.
Puopolo was rightfully carried off the field by his teammates after a strong attacking show in the final match of the season. After spending most of the season dealing with a calf injury, Puopolo decided to call time on a 195-game career and did so in the best way possible.
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Slated to retire
Puopolo announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2020 season, 7 AFL reports.
ANALYSIS
Puopolo will play his final game Sunday following a 10-year career, as he'll retire along with teammate Benjamin Stratton. Puopolo appeared in 195 games for the Hawks during his career.
Puopolo will play his final game Sunday following a 10-year career, as he'll retire along with teammate Benjamin Stratton. Puopolo appeared in 195 games for the Hawks during his career.
Solid in scratch match
Puopolo (calf) made it through the scratch match unscathed and recorded a team-high 24 touches, four clearances and five inside 50s.
ANALYSIS
Puopolo looks to be in a good spot to make his return to action after missing the last two weeks due to injury. He hasn't put up particularly impressive numbers in the early going but should be due for some better showings in the future.
Puopolo looks to be in a good spot to make his return to action after missing the last two weeks due to injury. He hasn't put up particularly impressive numbers in the early going but should be due for some better showings in the future.
Lands as emergency
Puopolo (calf) has been deemed an emergency for Sunday's match versus the Kangaroos.
ANALYSIS
Puopolo's inclusion among the initial 26 was a welcoming sight after a week off, but it appears the Hawks have decided to turn a different direction in Round 4. It's unclear if Puopolo's absence from the final 22 is in relation to his calf or if he's just been dropped, but he will likely have to wait until next week to vie for selection again.
Puopolo's inclusion among the initial 26 was a welcoming sight after a week off, but it appears the Hawks have decided to turn a different direction in Round 4. It's unclear if Puopolo's absence from the final 22 is in relation to his calf or if he's just been dropped, but he will likely have to wait until next week to vie for selection again.
Listed in initial 26
Puopolo has been included in the Hawks' 26-man extended roster for Sunday's match versus North Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Puopolo was a late scratch last week following a calf injury but appears to be in better shape as Sunday approaches. Still, he's listed as one of eight interchanges so it remains to be seen if he will still be in when the Hawks trim the roster back to 22.
Puopolo was a late scratch last week following a calf injury but appears to be in better shape as Sunday approaches. Still, he's listed as one of eight interchanges so it remains to be seen if he will still be in when the Hawks trim the roster back to 22.
Late scratch Thursday
Puopolo was swapped out of the lineup Thursday versus Richmond due to calf tightness, Fox Footy reports.
ANALYSIS
Puopolo's issue popped up shortly before the contest, marking the only late change for either side Thursday. Jack Scrimshaw entered the lineup in his place, while Puopolo will focus on potentially rejoining the action in Round 4.
Puopolo's issue popped up shortly before the contest, marking the only late change for either side Thursday. Jack Scrimshaw entered the lineup in his place, while Puopolo will focus on potentially rejoining the action in Round 4.