The Geelong Cats congratulate Paul Chapman on an outstanding AFL career after he announced his impending retirement today.
 
Selected by the Cats at pick 31 in the 1999 AFL draft, Chapman spent 14 stellar seasons with the club, playing 251 games and kicking 336 goals before moving to Essendon for the past two seasons.
 
A fan favourite, Chapman entertained the blue and white faithful from his debut in 2000 to his last game for the Cats in 2013.
 
A triple premiership player (2007, 2009 & 2011) for the club, Chapman’s accolades include the 2006 ‘Carji’ Greeves Medal, 2009 Norm Smith Medal and All-Australian selection in 2009 and 2010.
 
Chapman was admired by Geelong supporters for his fierce competitiveness and ability to step up on the big stage.
 
“Chappy will go down as a legend of the Geelong Football Club,” Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott said.
 
“He was a privilege to coach and his contribution to our football club will never be forgotten. Paul's playing record speaks for itself, but it doesn't show the fierce competitor and the determination that he displayed in every game he played.
 
"His contribution is much more than the statistics and awards. You only had to watch the intensity he brings to know how much football means to him. We all wish him luck in his final game and look forward to catching up with him after the season.”
 
The Geelong Cats wish Chapman well for his future after football and congratulate him on his fantastic service to the club and the game.