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Date
Of Birth: 28.9.1974
Birthplace: Toowoomba
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 112 kg
Position: FRONT ROW
NRL games prior to 2003: 160
State of Origin: 15 Queensland (1998 - 2002)
Tests: 8 Australia (1998 – 2002)
First grade debut: 1995
Age started playing: 5 with Clifton Under 8’s
The crown of the No.1 Prop in the World did not slip in 2002 and is unlikely to
move too far in the foreseeable future. Shane’s work ethic and commitment is
second to none and is reflected in his on-field performances.
Best place to spend time away from football?
On my property at Leyburn
Favourite food? Rump steak – and lots of it
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Wayne Bennett
What age did you start playing football? I was 5, playing under 8’s at
Clifton
What has been your most memorable match? The 2000 Grand Final win
Favourite movie? The Man from Snowy River I and II
If you could be anyone else, who would it be? Sidney Kidman – the
greatest grazier Australia has ever seen.
If you had a superpower, what would it be? I’d love to be able to fly
Hardest hitter in the game? Matt Rua (Melbourne Storm)
Most respected player in the game? Robbie Kearns
Did you excel in any other sports as a junior? I was a good fast bowler
in cricket.
If you could have any four guests at a dinner party, who would they be?
RM Williams, Slim Dusty, John Wayne and Clint Eastwood
What club did you support as a junior? Balmain
What is the ultimate – playing for Australia, playing Origin, or winning a
premiership? Winning a premiership
If you could change anything about Rugby League what would it be? The
administration. We need to have one governing body that looks out for the
interests of the game and does not make decisions to spite other bodies. There
are too many people looking after their own agendas rather than the best
interests of the game.
