Paul Hunter Biography

St Kilda delists Paul Hunter.

"Paul's willingness to once again move interstate to continue his football career is a credit to him. Though his time at St Kilda has been relatively short, Paul performed admirably in the seven games he played in the red, white and black, and seeing him play at AFL level was just rewards for someone who threw himself whole-heartedly into his time as a Saint," St Kilda list manager James Gallagher said.

Paul Hunter makes his AFL debut for St Kilda with 9 disposals (5 kicks and 4 handballs), a mark, 2 tackles and 19 hitouts in an 8-point win over GWS.

St Kilda commits to handing a list spot to ex-Adelaide listed ruckman Paul Hunter to cover for injuries to their talls.

Hunter was impressive in the Saints' intraclub match, leading to the Saints deciding to extend the 200cm big man's two-week train-on stint into a permanent stay for 2021.

Paul Hunter is being considered for a spot on St Kilda's list after earning an invite to train with the Saints.

Hunter, 27, had been preparing to play for SANFL club South Adelaide again this season before receiving the call to head to RSEA Park for a two-week trial.

Adelaide select Paul Hunter with pick No.24 in the 2018 Rookie Draft.

“We were confident we could’ve picked Hunts at any of the picks, but we needed to get him back and that was a big priority," Adelaide recruiting manager Hamish Ogilvie said.

“He has already been an AFL emergency, so he’s gotta push for senior selection (next year).”

Adelaide delist rookie Paul Hunter who has not been able to break into the senior in his three years at the club.

The Crows, however, will consider re-drafting him in the upcoming rookie draft.

The Crows cut Ricky Henderson and midfielder Mitch Grigg ahead of the AFL's first list lodgement deadline.

The Crows have also confirmed the upgrading of ruckman Reilly O'Brien, a new two-year deal for emerging forward Harry Dear and one-year extensions for rookies Jonathon Beech and Paul Hunter.