Shannon Neale (born 25 July 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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 Neale in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Shannon Neale | ||
| Nickname(s) | Shazza | ||
| Date of birth | 25 July 2002 | ||
| Original team(s) | South Fremantle / Jandakot Jets | ||
| Draft | No. 33, 2020 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 11, 2022, Geelong vs. Adelaide | ||
| Height | 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward / Ruck | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Geelong | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Geelong | 20 (24) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Geelong selected with pick 33 in the 2020 AFL draft. Neale made his AFL debut in round 11 of the 2022 AFL season against the Adelaide Crows.[1]
Junior career
editShannon Neale was educated at Leeming High School and played his juniors at the Jandakot Jets.
In 2019, he won South Fremantle’s Rising Star Award and South Fremantle’s Leading Goalkicker Award. Prior to committing to football with South Fremantle, Neale was a National 400m and 800m runner. Since, he has represented Western Australia at the 2019 Under 16 National Championships, played in the Under 17 Futures All-Star showcase, and ran out for this year's Western Australia Under 18 All-Star clashes.[2]
Described by Lenny Fogliani, “Neale is a raw ruckman/key forward who has an enormous upside, credit largely to his outstanding athleticism.” [2]
AFL career
editNeale made his AFL debut in round 11 of the 2022 AFL season against the Adelaide Crows.[1] Neale continued his rise throughout the 2023 AFL season, playing 3 games and kicking 1 goal.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "South Fremantle product Shannon Neale to make AFL debut for Geelong Cats against Adelaide Crows". thewest.com.au. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b Fogliani, Lenny. "Shannon Neale Draft Profile". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Shannon Neale | AFL". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
External links
edit- Shannon Neale's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club.
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