Shaun Mannagh Explained

Shaun Mannagh
Birth Date:6 August 1997
Originalteam:Murray Bushrangers, North Albury, (VFL), Lavington, Werribee (VFL)
Draftpick:No. 36, 2023 AFL draft
Debutdate:Round 1, 2024
Debutstadium:Kardinia Park
Height:178cm
Weight:80kg
Position:Forward
Years1:2024–
Games Goals1:6 (4)
Statsend:round 20, 2024
Careerhighlights:

Shaun Mannagh (born 6 August 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Geelong Cats in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early career

At the end of 2015, Mannagh left the youth league team Murray Bushrangers to join amateur-level club North Albury in the Ovens & Murray Football Netball League. He was also recruited to 's VFL reserves team. While remaining on Richmond's VFL list, Mannagh returned to the Ovens & Murray League, this time playing for Lavington.[1] Mannagh then played for Werribee in the VFL,[2] where he kicked six goals from 28 disposals in a losing Grand Final against the Gold Coast Suns in 2023, being rewarded with the Norm Goss Memorial Medal. After a few years of attracting the attention of AFL clubs, his Grand Final performance was enough to enter the national draft as a mature-aged rookie.[3]

AFL career

Mannagh was drafted by in the 2023 AFL draft at pick 36 as a mature-aged recruit.[4] He made his senior debut at 26 years of age against at GMHBA Stadium in round 1 of 2024.[5] He kicked his first career goal against the next week at Adelaide Oval, before he was omitted from the team for Geelong's Easter Monday clash with rivals .[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'You're Where You Belong': Inside Shaun Mannagh's Debut. Geelong Football Club. Troy. Daniel. 18 March 2024.
  2. Web site: 2020 Signing: Shaun Mannagh. 4 February 2020. Werribee Football Club.
  3. Web site: Why not me? Cats late bloomer inspired by modern greats. Josh. Gabelich. 29 December 2023. AFL.
  4. Web site: Mannagh from heaven: Why Cats plucked 26-year-old from VFL. Josh. Gabelich. 21 Nov 2023. AFL.com.au.
  5. Web site: Andrew. Moir. Shaun Mannagh to make his AFL debut for Geelong against St Kilda. Border Mail. 15 March 2024.
  6. Web site: Cats swing five changes for Easter Monday as Gunston cut for Hawks. Herald Sun. 31 March 2024.