#19 Paul Licuria

[Dgen]

A great effor last night winning his second Copeland. He had a better season this year than last and this award is fully deserved.

'caveat pica pica'

[Black_White]

HeraldSun 5/10/02;


Licuria best Pie again
05 October 2002 Herald Sun
By MICHAEL GLEESON

PAUL Licuria stunned everyone, including himself, when he won last year's Copeland Trophy.

Last night no one was surprised when the hard-working Magpie midfielder made it back-to-back best-and-fairest awards.

Tough midfielder Scott Burns was second, while skipper Nathan Buckley finished in equal eighth place.

The Magpies also announced last night they had re-signed four key players.

Tarkyn Lockyer and Scott Burns have signed on for three years, Jason Cloke for two and Buckley for two more after his contract expires at the end of next year. President Eddie McGuire said coach Mick Malthouse had also re-signed.

Scott Cummings and utility Chad Rintoul announced their retirements last night.

Licuria (41 votes) won by four votes from Burns.

James Clement, who Malthouse had said was unlucky to miss out on All-Australian selection, was one vote away from Burns in third place.

Lockyer and Shane Wakelin tied in fourth place with 33 votes. Sixth were Anthony Rocca and Ben Johnson on 32, followed by Buckley on 31.

The Pies' top three players for the year were also jointly honoured as the best players in the finals. Burns, Licuria and Clement shared the award Collingwood has not been in a position to present for eight years.

Cloke, who missed the Grand Final through suspension, was rewarded for his solid year, winning the Harry Collier Award for best first-year player.

[ramjet21]

congrats to all. sad to see cummings and rintoul finally call it quits.
Other awards

Joseph Wren Trophy (best VFL player): Andrew Dimattina
Darren Millane best clubman: Anthony Rocca
Phonse Kyne award for services to club: Steven McKee
Harry Collier best first year player: Jason Cloke
Gordon Coventry leading goal kicker: Chris Tarrant and Anthony Rocca
Best player in finals: Scott Burns, James Clement, Paul Licuria

[Ed from WA]

Justifiably a winner.
after all he did win the inaugural messageboard match report award,and a worthy winner at that.

[Annabel]

Yay! Well done Paul Licuria.... A worthy winner!

[couragous cloke]

does anyone know who finished 2nd and 3rd for the copeland??

footy ROX!

[Ed from WA]

its all in the story black-white posted above.
you should read more.

[Woods Of Ypres]

Guernsey Number: 18
Height 179cm
Weight: 86kg
Recruited From: Keon Park Stars/Northern U18/Sydney
Debut: 1997 (Collingwood debut 1999)
Date of Birth: 4 January 1978

Managers Comments:

This Magpie Warrior bleeds for his club. Overcame two-knee reconstructions at 16 and 17 and initially drafted by Sydney.
Traded to Collingwood in 1999 for pick 3. Gutsy, determined, and fearless midfielder. Exceptional stamina, endurance and physique. Hits hard and goes in even harder. Won back to back Copelands in 01 and 02.
Career high 40 disposals in the Qualifying Final against Port Adelaide and completey destroyed his opponent. Has a heart bigger than Pharlap.
Titanium holds his eye socket together. The Terminator aint not nothing on Licuria. He will take apart any man or machine. What this warrior lacks in skill he makes up for in his magpie spirit.

An inconsistent year saw him dropped in round 16 last year. Many see him as a tiring player, and his body is wearing down. I bumped into Licca recently, and asked him how the body was holding up for next season. With a cold, relentless determination he said "I'll be back."

[Didcos435]

Love licca, but i think he's day is nearly done

[Johnson#26]

Paul Licuria
Superfan Luke Mason
collingwoodfc.com.au
http://collingwoodfc.com.au/default.asp ... eid=280507

If Nathan Buckley is the heart of the Collingwood team, then Paul Licuria is its soul. A brave, never-say-die midfielder with a heart of gold, Licuria bleeds Black and White blood.

[luvlicca]

I absolutely love this guy!! He is one of the nicest blokes you will ever meet. Will stand and talk to you for as long as he can. Just a great guy.

Love him to death!!

Wishing him a wicked 2007 season, I hope he kicks ass!!

[luvlicca]

Well I think Roddy has the the basics of Licca already posted so....

I have met Paul a number of times when he has been over in Perth and also when I have been in Melbourne and I must say that this guy is the nicest bloke I have ever met. He just will sign everything you ask him too, take as many photos as you want him too. He is just the type of player you want on your team. A true fans footballer.

He didnt have the best of seasons in 06 but I believe he will be back to his feisty best in 2007. No more time in the reserves fir this number 18.

Bring on season 2007 and more Licca action!

[ROCKINROCCA]

as a member so the sydney collingwood supporters group i would like to say we have sponsored licca for the last 3 years; we have never had a problem having some time with him when the guys are in sydney;he is a great guy and a champion player ; lets hope this is his big year


steve anderson

functions director

sydney collingwood supporters group

[luvlicca]

Magpie Bio

The two-time EW Copeland Trophy winner had a solid season in 2006 without being at his absolute best. Licuria still racked up some big stats in the midfield, like in round nine against the Bulldogs (35 touches) and round 21 against the Blues (31 disposals), and averaged nearly 23 touches in 21 games, but spent some time back at Williamstown mid-year after a slight drop in form. It is fair to say that by the end of the season Licuria was again playing some fine footy, demonstrated when he equalled his career-best goal tally with four goals to go with 26 touches in the round 22 rout of the Kangaroos. One of the toughest and most respected players at the club, Licuria, who has played 181 games, will be looking to return to his ultra-consistent best in 2007.


2006 Stats

AFL 2006 Premiership Season

Round Date vs. K H P M HO T FF FA G B

Round 1 03/04/2006 Adelaide 9 10 19 3 0 4 0 0 0 0
Round 2 09/04/2006 Hawthorn 10 9 19 3 0 3 0 2 0 1
Round 3 17/04/2006 Kangaroos 11 11 22 4 0 4 1 0 0 0
Round 4 25/04/2006 Essendon 14 9 23 7 0 2 1 1 1 1
Round 5 30/04/2006 Port Adelaide 18 8 26 8 0 3 2 1 0 0
Round 6 07/05/2006 Carlton 20 7 27 12 0 3 0 0 2 2
Round 7 13/05/2006 West Coast Eagles 13 10 23 6 0 0 0 1 1 0
Round 8 20/05/2006 Geelong 19 6 25 10 0 3 0 0 1 0
Round 9 26/05/2006 Western Bulldogs 21 14 35 10 0 2 0 1 1 0
Round 10 03/06/2006 Brisbane Lions 14 6 20 11 0 3 1 0 0 0
Round 11 12/06/2006 Melbourne 10 18 28 10 0 3 0 0 0 0
Round 12 24/06/2006 Sydney Swans 10 6 16 5 0 2 0 1 1 0
Round 13 02/07/2006 Richmond 13 10 23 7 0 3 0 1 0 0
Round 14 09/07/2006 St Kilda 9 8 17 8 0 3 1 2 0 0
Round 15 16/07/2006 Fremantle 8 6 14 4 0 2 0 0 0 1
Round 18 05/08/2006 Adelaide 8 16 24 7 0 4 2 2 0 0
Round 19 11/08/2006 Essendon 11 4 15 7 0 1 1 3 1 0
Round 20 18/08/2006 Port Adelaide 14 13 27 9 0 1 1 1 0 0
Round 21 27/08/2006 Carlton 15 16 31 11 0 3 0 0 1 0
Round 22 03/09/2006 Kangaroos 15 11 26 8 0 3 0 2 4 0

AFL 2006 Premiership Season Finals

Round Date vs. K H P M HO T FF FA G B

Week 1 10/09/2006 Western Bulldogs 11 9 20 7 0 2 0 1 1 0


Playing Honours

Collingwood
EW Copeland Trophy (best and fairest) 2001, 2002
2nd (equal) best and fairest 2004
Best finals player 2002

AFL
AFL Rising Star nominee 1999

[luvlicca]

I know I should probably know this, but seeing as it was just a practice match, can anyone give an insight to Licca's game on Friday night. Being in Perth, I couldnt get there to see it!!

Cheers.