Shannan McPherson

Position:

Second row

Height:

185cm

Weight:

98kg

Date Of Birth:

12 Dec 1985

Place Of Birth:

Sydney, NSW

Years Present:

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Another South Sydney junior from the South Eastern Seagulls McPherson had been a regular part of the first grade squad for three years now but injury has curtailed his development somewhat. A strong free running backrower who is also punishing in defence.

Junior club:

South Eastern Seagulls

First grade debut:

Rabbitohs v Bulldogs, Sydney Showground (Homebush), 4/6/05

Rabbitohs debut:

v Bulldogs, Sydney Showground (Homebush), 4/6/05

What do you remember about your debut game:

When I came on in the last minutes of extra time I charged down a couple of field goal attempts and the game against the Bulldogs at the Showgrounds ended in a 21-all draw.

What are your goals in football:

To be a regular first grader.

What was your first job:

Working as a gyprocker, it was hard labour.

What are you reading at the moment:

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts.

Favourite book:

The Iceman by Philip Carlo.

Favourite CD:

Anything by Korn

Favourite food:

Steak.

What is your favourite place to go on holiday:

Thailand.

If you were not a footballer what would you be doing:

Personal Trainer.

What makes you happy:

Playing good football.

First Grade Games:

First Grade Tries:

First Grade Points:

Earliest football memory:

Playing for the Coogee Wombats aged six.

Favourite football moment:

My first grade debut in 2005.

Game that changed my career:

Last year against Melbourne. It was my first first grade game of the year against the leading team and I played pretty well.

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