Paul Abbott (born 25 October 1964) is a former

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footballer who played with

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in the

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. Abbott was a versatile player who could be used in both the ruck and key positions. He was a member of two Hawthorn premiership sides and kicked six goals in their 1988 Grand Final win over Melbourne. A broken leg suffered during the 1989 season meant he didn't play at all in 1990 and in 1991 he crossed to Fitzroy where he finished his career.

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1964 births Living people Hawthorn Football Club players Hawthorn Football Club Premiership players Fitzroy Football Club players Morwell Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Two-time VFL/AFL Premiership players {{AFL-bio-1960s-stub