Paul COUCH

1985-97, 259 games, 203 goals

Sustained excellence, it is the mark of true champions. Paul Couch sits comfortably in that category: a quality performer over many years. A Brownlow medallist and three times Geelong best and fairest winner in an era littered with outstanding players. GA June 1997 I enjoyed watching Paul play. One of the great things was you had Mark Bairstow, Paul Couch and Garry Hocking in that midfield for so long. I watched them play some fantastic footy. – Malcolm Blight, GA June 1997

The National Era


A wonderful centreman, Couch’s uncanny skills and amazing ball-winning ability brought him football’s highest individual honour – the Brownlow Medal – in 1989. Twisting and turning with great speed at his peak, Couch was a member of Geelong’s four...

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