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Paul Ahern

Midfielder
2018 - 2020
North Melbourne Kangaroos
Australian Football fans have witnessed the journey of Paul Ahern, a talented midfielder who has shown resilience and determination throughout his career. Born on August 1, 1996, Ahern began his professional Australian Rules Football career with the Greater Western Sydney Giants after being selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2014 national draft. Despite facing setbacks in the form of injuries, including two knee reconstructions during his time with the Giants, Ahern's passion for the game never wavered. In 2016, he made a move to the North Melbourne Football Club during the trade period, seeking a fresh start and new opportunities to showcase his skills on the field. It wasn't until round eleven of the 2018 season that Ahern finally made his debut for North Melbourne, marking a significant milestone in his career. His perseverance paid off as he played a pivotal role in the team's victory against Brisbane, demonstrating his versatility and agility as a midfielder. After contributing to North Melbourne for three seasons, Ahern faced a new chapter in his career when he was delisted by the club at the end of the 2020 AFL season. However, his passion for the sport remained unwavering, leading him to join the Northern Bullants in the Victorian Football League (VFL) in May 2021. Paul Ahern's story serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes, emphasizing the importance of resilience, hard work, and dedication in overcoming challenges and pursuing one's passion for Australian Football.

Season Stats:

2020 2019 2018
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Kangaroos
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
6
-
462
21
29%
26
17
35%
-
-
Goals
1
0.2
357
49
2%
23
18
6%
124
1%
Behinds
1
0.2
327
36
3%
17
14
7%
86
1%
Assists
2
0.3
271
23
9%
14
10
20%
85
2%
Disposals
63
10.5
467
511
12%
24
363
17%
5101
1%
Kicks
35
5.8
468
297
12%
26
209
17%
2832
1%
Handballs
28
4.7
441
269
10%
26
177
16%
2269
1%
Marks
13
2.2
473
125
10%
27
68
19%
1084
1%
Tackles
7
1.2
513
117
6%
33
75
9%
842
1%
Hitouts
0
-
-
596
-
-
472
0%
516
0%
Clearances
5
0.8
324
110
5%
15
88
6%
507
1%
Frees For
3
0.5
450
43
7%
28
38
8%
314
1%
Frees Against
1
0.2
561
29
3%
37
27
4%
273
0%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Kangaroos

All Season Stats (2018-2020)

Games Played
Total 24
Goals
Total 6
Avg 0.3
Behinds
Total 7
Avg 0.3
Assists
Total 11
Avg 0.5
Disposals
Total 420
Avg 17.5
Kicks
Total 231
Avg 9.6
Handballs
Total 189
Avg 7.9
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 55% - 45%
Marks
Total 56
Avg 2.3
Tackles
Total 41
Avg 1.7
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 53
Avg 2.2
Frees For
Total 12
Avg 0.5
Frees Against
Total 15
Avg 0.6

Paul Ahern - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Paul Ahern - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Paul Ahern - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Paul Ahern' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Paul Ahern - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Paul Ahern' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Paul Ahern - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Paul Ahern - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Paul Ahern in the context of their team and the league as a whole.