Shannon Hurn | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Shannon William Hurn | ||
Nickname(s) | Bunga | ||
Date of birth | 4 September 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Angaston, South Australia | ||
Original team(s) | Central District (SANFL) | ||
Draft | 13th overall, 2005 national draft (West Coast) | ||
Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2006–2023 | West Coast | 333 (50) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Shannon William Hurn (born 4 September 1987) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). From South Australia, he excelled at both cricket and football at junior level, and at one stage had a rookie contract with the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA). Prior to being drafted by West Coast, Hurn played for Central District in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), playing in premiership sides in 2004 and 2005. At West Coast, he debuted during the 2006 season, and played 333 games for the club. Generally playing as a half-back flanker, Hurn had one of the most penetrating kicks in the AFL. He served as West Coast captain for five seasons. On 1 August 2023 he announced he would retire at the end of the 2023 AFL season.