Paul Vautin, also known as "Fatty Vautin," is widely recognized not just for his impressive sporting achievements but also as the former host of the popular show "The Footy Show."
Vautin's notable sports career began with playing 204 First Grade Rugby League games for Manly Warringah. He eventually became the First Grade Captain, leading the team to a Premiership victory in 1987.
He later joined the Eastern Suburbs Roosters for two seasons and played 23 State of Origin games for Queensland.
BIOGRAPHY
* 204 First Grade Rugby League games with Manly Warringah.
* First Grade Captain 1985-89 inclusive, including Captain of Premiership winning Manly side in 1987.
* Two seasons with the Eastern Suburbs Roosters. 23 State of Origin games for Queensland.
* 13 Tests for Australia ~ Vice Captain of Australian Touring Side to New Zealand 1989.
* Rugby League reports on 2MMM radio breakfast program.
* Gained national profile on “The Midday Show”, with Simon O’Donnell.
* Subject of biography “Fatty) The Strife and Times of Paul Vautin” which has sold in excess of 60.000 copies.
* Author of the highly successful book “Turn it Up” -Fatty’s bizarre look at everyday living.
* Original head of Lowes advertising campaign.
* Headed advertising campaign for Tooheys.
* Taker of the “Greatest Catch in Cricket”.
* Member of the Channel 9 Rugby League Commentary Team.
* Host of the very popular “The Footy Show”.
* Coach of the Queensland State of Origin team (including the 1995 series they said “couldn’t be won”).
* An uplifting, witty speaker with an incisive ability to entertain and interact at all levels.
