Shannon Neale
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Shannon Neale | ||
| Nicknames | Shazza, Scratcher | ||
| Born | 25 July 2002 | ||
| Original team | 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 | 107 kg (236 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward / Ruck | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Geelong | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Geelong | 45 (68) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Shannon Neale (born 25 July 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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
[edit | edit source]Shannon 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
[edit | edit source]Neale 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
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Shannon Neale's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
- Shannon Neale's playing statistics from AFL TablesLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Shannon Neale at AustralianFootball.comLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
