Marco Paparone (born 3 September 1994) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was educated at John Curtin College of the Arts.[1] He was drafted by the Brisbane Lions with their second selection and twenty-third overall in the 2012 national draft,[2] having previously played with the East Fremantle colts in Western Australia.[3] He made his debut in the sixty-three point loss against North Melbourne in round 4, 2013 at Etihad Stadium.[4]

Marco Paparone
Paparone playing for the Brisbane Lions reserves in June 2016
Personal information
Full name Marco Paparone
Nickname(s) Paps
Date of birth (1994-09-03) 3 September 1994 (age 30)
Original team(s) East Fremantle colts (WAFL)
Draft No. 23, 2012 national draft
Height 194 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 91 kg (14 st 5 lb; 201 lb)
Position(s) Utility
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2013–2018 Brisbane Lions 55 (13)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Paparone was delisted at the end of the 2018 season.

References

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  1. ^ "Young talent gears up". Budget. WAFL. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  2. ^ Larissa, Nicholson (30 January 2016). "Brisbane Lions re-sign Marco Paparone". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  3. ^ Travis, King (26 January 2016). "Paparone to ignore 'go-home factor' with new deal". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  4. ^ Davis, Greg (20 April 2013). "Lions take chance on untried youngster Marco Paparone". The Courier-Mail. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
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