Paul Shanahan
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Paul Gerard Shanahan (18 October 1948 – 15 February 2011)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Paul Shanahan | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Paul Gerard Shanahan | ||
Date of birth | 18 October 1948 | ||
Date of death | 15 February 2011 62) | (aged||
Original team(s) | Northote (VFA) | ||
Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1969–1972 | Fitzroy | 21 (27) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1972. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Shanahan, a Northcote recruit, played 21 games for Fitzroy, with 12 of his appearances coming in the 1970 VFL season.[2][3] He left Fitzroy after the 1972 season and played with West Perth, followed by a stint in South Australia playing for West Torrens.[4]
He was also a bowler for the Northcote Cricket Club in district cricket; and, at the age of 17, he played in Northcote's 1st XI premiership winning side in 1965–66, which was captained by Test opener Bill Lawry.[5][6] He played 20 first XI matches for Northcote between 1965 and 1971, and took 21 wickets at 44.7.[7]
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