Shannon Hurn

Shannon Hurn
Hurn playing for West Coast in April 2018
Personal information
Full name Shannon William Hurn
Nickname(s) Bunga
Date of birth (1987-09-04) 4 September 1987 (age 37)
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
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.