Delisted Paul Hunter

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Saints add second Hunter

St Kilda Football Club has signed former Adelaide ruckman Paul Hunter as part of the pre-season Supplemental Selection Period.

www.saints.com.au

 

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Squirtles

 

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With Marshall out injured for at lest 2 to 3 weeks and Ryder on leave for personal reasons , big Hunter has taken over first ruck duties . Was beaten in a good battle with a young GWS ruckman who was impressive but wouldn’t be too disappointed with his first game . Has only been at the club for 5 weeks so still learning . Looks like a hard worker who gives his all .
will have a huge battle this week against Melbourne’s Gawn

 

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Journeyman Paul Hunter will make his AFL debut this Sunday, filling the No. 1 ruck role for St Kilda’s clash with GWS.

The 28-year-old was signed by the Saints as part of the pre-season supplemental selection period, previously spending four years on Adelaide’s rookie list without making a senior appearance.

Hunter featured in both of the Saints’ pre-season matches against North Melbourne and Carlton; the latter in the absences of Rowan Marshall

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Rowan Marshall

Age

28

Ht

201cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.4

4star

K

8.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

CL

3.4

5star

HO

20.2

5star

D

12.9

3star

K

9.3

4star

HB

3.6

2star

CL

2.8

4star

HO

17.8

5star

D

10.6

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

4.8

4star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

7.8

5star

and Paddy Ryder.


The mature-age recruit will be joined by South Adelaide teammate and fellow debutant Tom Highmore at GIANTS Stadium, who was picked up at the 2020 National Draft with pick No. 45.

“Both boys have waited for a fair chunk of time to get the opportunity, with Paul at 28, and it will be great for him to play,” Ratten said.

“Paul was playing for Redland in the Queensland League a few years ago. He played for Adelaide and didn’t get a game, went up there (to Queensland), then went back to South Australia.

“Players have got their own story, but they all have the opportunity to make a mark on their own AFL careers.”

 

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Paul Hunter has been dropped for round three . Looks like Carlisle is going to do the ruck duties .

 

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“Paul was great, his ruckwork is getting better each game.
14 disposals, one goal, six tackles, 30 hit-outs

“During the week, he went down to Sandringham’s training on Tuesday night, just so he could connect better with the mids.

“He’s really buying into the culture at Sandy, and it’s great to see.”

Must be a chance to replace the injured Marshall and join Ryder in the ruck .