in 2004 and 2005, being noted as one of the most durable midfielders, despite his knee problems early in his career. He finished runner-up in the 2004 best and fairest, once again showing his importance to the side. However, 2006 would see Licuria exposed as a tiring player, with his use of the ball continually debated, and his consistency being questioned. He was rested in Round 16 after an inconsistent start to the year, with highs and lows. He played for Williamstown in the VFL but forced his way back into the side after one week in the reserves. After playing few games during the 2007 season, Licuria retired from the AFL at the end of the season. In 2011, Licuria was inducted into the Collingwood Hall of Fame. Collingwood Reserves After Paul retired from AFL football in 2007 he was appointed team manager, with Eddie Hillgrove, of the newly formed Collingwood VFL side under the team's head coach Gavin Brown. Paul also played for the VFL side in the 2008 season and now plays in the VAFA. Post AFL Licuria became a contestant on the Channel Seven series Dancing with the Stars for the 2008 series of the show. Overall, Licuria finished third in the competition. He played for Victorian Amateur Football Association club Old Scotch in 2009. Licuria is currently the CEO of the online education training company alffie. Licuria is also a member of the Collingwood Football Club Board. Personal life Paul married British born Barbara Hawley on 15 February 2008. They have a daughter, Saffron Ursula Louisa (born July 2009), and a son Cassius (born October 2011). References Collingwood Football Club players 1978 births Living people Australian people of Italian descent Australian people of Spanish descent Sydney Swans players Copeland Trophy winners Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Northern Knights players Old Scotch Football Club players Collingwood Football Club administrators