Paul Meldrum

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Paul Meldrum
Personal information
Date of birth (1960-09-13) 13 September 1960 (age 61)
Place of birth London
Original team(s) Princes Hill
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 90 kg (198 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1982–1992 Carlton 158 (140)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1992.
Career highlights

1987 Grand Final

Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Paul Meldrum (born 13 September 1960) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s.

Meldrum was a versatile footballer could play anywhere on the ground, and made his debut for Carlton in 1982. He played 158 games for the club, including playing in their winning 1987 VFL Grand Final team. In the same year Meldrum finished equal 3rd in the Brownlow Medal count and represented Victoria in interstate football.

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