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Key Facts

Full name
Paul Vinar

Known as
Paul Vinar

Nickname
The Swede

Born
24 March 1940

Died
18 May 2009 (aged 69)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 19y 83d
Last game: 26y 163d

Height and weight
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 83 kg

Senior clubs
Geelong; Longford; Launceston

Jumper numbers
Geelong: 8

Family links
Eric Vinar (Brother)

Paul Vinar

ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
GeelongV/AFL1959-1966132450.3458%9.332.062.728
LongfordNTFA1967-1971101
LauncestonNTFA1972-1974
V/AFL1959-1966132450.3458%9.332.062.728
NTFA1967-1974101
Total1959-1974233450.19

Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only

AFL: 7,064th player to appear, 1,650th most games played, 2,212th most goals kickedGeelong: 633rd player to appear, 108th most games played, 179th most goals kicked

Probably best remembered for his prodigious kicking, Paul Vinar was a tough, industrious utility for Geelong in 132 VFL games, during which he kicked 45 goals, from 1959 to 1966. Frequently used at full back, at least in part because of his effectiveness when kicking in, Vinar could also do a useful job in other set positions, and was often a damaging pinch-hitter when thrown onto the ball towards the end of a tight match.

Vinar, who clearly relished the game's physical side, was a member of the Cats' first ruck in the 1963 Grand Final victory over Hawthorn. He showed his versatility by lining up on a wing for a match against North Melbourne during the 1965 season.

After finishing with the Cats at the end of the 1966 season, Vinar moved to Tasmania, coaching Longford as a player from 1967 to 1971. He represented the state on several occasions and was named as best player in Tasmania's win over West Australia in an interstate match in 1970. His final three seasons as a player were spent with Launceston, from 1972 to 1974.

Author - John Devaney and Andrew Gigacz

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.