Paul Hudson
Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs and Richmond
AFL career
245 games479 goals
- Debut
- R3 1990 v RCH14 Apr 1990
- Most recent
- R13 2002 v GEE29 June 2002
Stats
2002 | RCH | 3 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 30 |
2001 | WBD | 22 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 8.8 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 47 |
2000 | WBD | 21 | 7.6 | 3.4 | 11.0 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 56 |
1999 | WBD | 22 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 11.0 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 60 |
1998 | WBD | 23 | 9.8 | 4.6 | 14.4 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 72 |
1997 | FSC | 20 | 7.7 | 3.9 | 11.6 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 52 |
1996 | HAW | 17 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 9.4 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 46 |
1995 | HAW | 21 | 8.8 | 3.3 | 12.1 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 59 |
1994 | HAW | 23 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 13.0 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 65 |
1993 | HAW | 21 | 11.4 | 3.8 | 15.2 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 76 |
1992 | HAW | 20 | 9.7 | 4.6 | 14.3 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 67 |
1991 | HAW | 25 | 13.7 | 7.4 | 21.1 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 92 |
1990 | HAW | 7 | 7.3 | 4.7 | 12.0 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 42 |
Bio
Paul Hudson arrived at Hawthorn carrying one of the most famous surnames in football, recruited under the father-son rule as the progeny of legendary full-forward Peter Hudson. While he did not possess the physical dominance of his father, Paul carved out his own distinct niche as a crafty and clinically accurate half-forward flanker. He made an immediate impact at senior level, playing a pivotal role in Hawthorn’s 1991 premiership side and topping the club's goalkicking that same year—a significant achievement for a player in just his second season. Renowned for his acute goal sense and reliable set shot, Hudson was a natural finisher who could create opportunities from limited space, making him a dangerous asset in the Hawks' forward line during the early 1990s.
After his opportunities and form began to wane at Hawthorn, Hudson crossed to the Western Bulldogs, a move that revitalised his career. The change of scenery sparked a significant resurgence, seeing him earn All-Australian honours in 1998 and lead the Bulldogs' goalkicking in consecutive seasons. He became a key component of the Bulldogs' high-octane forward setup under Terry Wallace, providing veteran savvy and finishing power. Hudson concluded his playing days with a brief stint at Richmond in 2002, recruited to add experience to the Tigers' list, though he managed just three games before retiring. Ultimately, he successfully stepped out of his father's shadow to forge a distinguished 244-game career defined by longevity and elite finishing skills.
Profile
- Born
- 20 July 1970 (age 56y 93d)
- Birthplace
- Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 88 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1991
- All-Australian1998
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1991
Family
- Father:Peter Hudson
- Cousin:Simon Minton-Connell
Bio
1 revisionPaul Hudson arrived at Hawthorn carrying one of the most famous surnames in football, recruited under the father-son rule as the progeny of legendary full-forward Peter Hudson. While he did not possess the physical dominance of his father, Paul carved out his own distinct niche as a crafty and clinically accurate half-forward flanker. He made an immediate impact at senior level, playing a pivotal role in Hawthorn’s 1991 premiership side and topping the club's goalkicking that same year—a significant achievement for a player in just his second season. Renowned for his acute goal sense and reliable set shot, Hudson was a natural finisher who could create opportunities from limited space, making him a dangerous asset in the Hawks' forward line during the early 1990s.
After his opportunities and form began to wane at Hawthorn, Hudson crossed to the Western Bulldogs, a move that revitalised his career. The change of scenery sparked a significant resurgence, seeing him earn All-Australian honours in 1998 and lead the Bulldogs' goalkicking in consecutive seasons. He became a key component of the Bulldogs' high-octane forward setup under Terry Wallace, providing veteran savvy and finishing power. Hudson concluded his playing days with a brief stint at Richmond in 2002, recruited to add experience to the Tigers' list, though he managed just three games before retiring. Ultimately, he successfully stepped out of his father's shadow to forge a distinguished 244-game career defined by longevity and elite finishing skills.