CTV> Paul Medhurst chats to CTV about his time at CollingwoodPaul Medhurst will remain a Magpie until at least the end of the 2010 season, having signed a new two-year contract with Collingwood.
Medhurst, 26, has enjoyed an outstanding season with the Magpies, having played all 19 games and booted 47 goals playing as a versatile forward.
He spoke to CTV on Thursday about his new contract.
“It feels good. It’s very exciting. I have enjoyed my time here so far and no reason I won’t have another great two years, Medhurst said.
Medhurst came to the club in 2007 in a trade that sent forward Chris Tarrant to Fremantle.
“I started pretty slow early (at Collingwood) with a couple of injury setbacks and homesickness but I think I have built a bit of momentum going forward and the club has as well.
“(I am) Starting to play some really good footy together and I have really enjoyed my time.”
Medhurst previous season high has been 50 goals (2003) and looks to top that number this season.
“Three games plus hopefully finals coming up, one a game should get me there. It would be good to beat it by one or two.”
Collingwood will head over to Fremantle for the final home-and-away match of the season.
“Obviously their (Fremantle) struggling a little bit at the moment and were looking like a good chance to play finals again so I am pretty happy where I am within the club and where the club is heading.
“I haven’t been back to Subiaco to play Fremantle yet so I am sure it will be good fun. I will have family there to support me, should be a good crowd that gets in there as well so I am looking forward to it.”
