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17 Shannon Byrnes

 
Details
Number 17
Height 175cm
Weight 77kg
DOB 07-04-1984
Debut 2004
Games Goals
2010 23 2010 35
Career 108 Career 100
Dreamteam Points
2010 1783 Go to Dream Team
Outlook
The 2011 season never got going for the speedy forward, who battled calf and foot injuries early in the year. Strained his medial ligament on the eve of the season and did not return until round 14, but managed just five games and was not part of the finals. Still has something to offer with his experience, pace and finishing ability.

SEASON BY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

2011
  • Had injury plagued season playing five games
  • Played his 100th game in rd 14 vs Crows
  • Kicked five goals for the season
  • Was emergency for GF win over Collingwood
2010
  • Backed up in 2010 with another excellent season
  • Played 23 games including all three finals
  • Booted 35 goals
  • Laid a career best 65 tackles
  • Had 10 games with multiple goals
  • Season best four goals came in rd 11 win against Eagles
  • Had 15+ possessions 17 times
  • Took a career best 11 marks in rd 8 win over Lions
2009
  • Played in his second premiership team
  • His last qtr on GF day was pivotal, and he was involved in Chapman’s game winning goal, pushing the ball to Varcoe who passed to Chapman
  • Enjoyed his best AFL season, setting season highs in every category
  • Played 22 games, including all three finals
  • Booted 32 goals, 17 behinds (74.4%) after kicking just 29-48 over his first five seasons
  • Kicked career best five gols vs. Freo in rd 12 and followed with four goals vs. Port in rd 13
  • Career best 30 possessions vs. Essendon in rd 10
  • Kicked goals in 16 of 22 games
  • Had 20+ disposals eight times
  • Member of NAB Cup premiership team
2008
  • Played nine games (9-0) but was an emergency for all three finals
  • 50th AFL game came in rd 11 vs. Nth Melb, an 11 point win
  • Kicked career best three goals in a game twice, vs. Carlton and vs. Sydney
  • Finished 3rd in Cats VFL best & fairest
2007
  • Played in AFL grand final, earning premiership medal
  • Kicked one goal in the grand final
  • Played 12 senior games (10-2) including all three finals
2006
  • Member of NAB Cup winning grand final team
  • Equaled a career best with 24 disposals in rd 19 vs. St Kilda
2005
  • Played 19 of 22 home & away games (11-8) but was emergency for the finals
  • Established a career high with 24 possessions vs. Eagles in rd 2. Got two Brownlow votes in that game
  • Claimed NAB rising star nominee
2004
  • AFL debut came in rd 16 vs. Sydney at Skilled Stadium. His late 50m goal gave the Cats the lead and went on to win by 15 points
  • Played four games (4-0)
  • Played for VFL vs WAFL in state game
2003
  • Was in line for senior selection when he suffered a shoulder injury late in season
  • Finished 3rd in Cats VFL best & fairest
2002
  • Represented Vic Country at U18 national championships
  • Played TAC Cup with Murray Bushrangers
  • Selected by Cats in rookie draft
2001
  • Played TAC Cup with Murray Bushrangers

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Shepparton
  • Clubs: Geelong
  • Debut: 2004
  • Recruited from: Murray U18
  • AFL Awards: See awards section
  • Club Awards: See awards section
  • Brownlow Votes: 8
Disposals Marks Stoppages Frees General play Scoring
 
1
Essendon
W 125 - 94
13
13
26
10
0
0
0
6
3
4
2
Hawthorn
W 91 - 100
9
9
18
4
0
1
0
3
3
2
3
Fremantle
L 125 - 118
6
10
16
2
0
1
0
3
0
0
4
Port Adelaide
W 159 - 64
8
6
14
4
0
0
0
2
2
1
5
Carlton
L 104 - 68
5
3
8
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
Richmond
W 161 - 53
12
9
21
8
0
0
1
2
3
1
7
Sydney Swans
W 126 - 59
8
7
15
2
0
1
1
3
1
0
8
Brisbane Lions
W 74 - 155
13
11
24
11
0
1
0
3
3
1
9
Collingwood
W 50 - 86
10
9
19
5
0
0
0
2
0
2
10
Melbourne
W 121 - 67
9
7
16
2
0
3
0
5
0
1
11
West Coast Eagles
W 98 - 122
13
9
22
7
0
1
2
2
4
3
12
Essendon
W 83 - 154
11
11
22
9
0
0
0
6
3
0
13
St Kilda
L 70 - 46
5
13
18
4
0
0
0
2
0
0
14
North Melbourne
W 98 - 63
8
12
20
5
0
0
0
2
2
1
15
Hawthorn
W 85 - 83
5
3
8
3
0
0
1
2
1
0
16
Adelaide
L 74 - 63
7
13
20
2
0
0
1
4
1
1
17
Brisbane Lions
W 127 - 64
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
18
Sydney Swans
W 72 - 125
7
5
12
3
0
1
0
3
1
1
19
Collingwood
L 85 - 107
6
6
12
3
0
1
0
3
1
0
20
Western Bulldogs
W 60 - 161
9
9
18
6
0
1
1
5
2
1
21
Carlton
W 121 - 79
9
6
15
4
0
1
2
3
1
0
22
West Coast Eagles
W 112 - 68
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
W1
St Kilda
L 79 - 83
9
4
13
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
W2
Fremantle
W 135 - 66
8
10
18
3
0
0
0
3
1
1
W3
Collingwood
L 120 - 79
9
10
19
7
0
0
1
0
2
0

News

Long wait ends in ton

Shannon Byrnes enjoyed a unique 100th game for CatsTuesday, June 28, 2011 - 4:58AM

Byrnes' season starts now

After an injury plagued start to the season, Shannon Byrnes is back and looking to make an impact.Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 10:47AM

Byrnes knows spot is on the line

Geelong forward Shannon Byrnes understands he is the one that may have to make room for Andrew Mackie on FridayWednesday, September 15, 2010 - 6:16PM

Cats on guard

Shannon Byrnes says Geelong is bracing itself for a tough Fremantle team full of confidence in Friday night’s cut-throat semi final.Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 1:35AM

Byrnes lauds defensive effort

Shannon Byrnes has lauded the Cats defensive effort in the win over the Bulldogs. Monday, August 16, 2010 - 6:35AM

Video

Down at Kardinia Park 2012 (Rd1)

Cats TV's number 1 show Down at Kardinia Park.Friday, March 30, 2012 - 3:59AM

Looking ahead 2012: Shannon Byrnes

Shannon Byrnes speaks to Cats TV about the Cats chances in 2012Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 4:32AM

Badds v Cats epic challenge

Aaron Baddeley takes on Hawk, Shan and SJ in a dual sport contestMonday, December 12, 2011 - 1:15PM

Draft memories: Shannon Byrnes

Shannon Byrnes recalls the day he was drafted by the Cats.Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 11:00PM

GF memories: Shannon Byrnes

Shannon Byrnes shares his memories of grand final day.Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 12:17AM

Shannon Byrnes year by year

Year Club Gms Kicks HB Marks Poss Goals Beh Conv HO Tack FF FA B'low B+F
2004 GEEL 4 22 13 13 35 1 3 25.0% 0 15 0 1 0 x
2005 GEEL 19 150 95 56 245 8 13 38.1% 0 47 13 10 2 21st
2006 GEEL 10 100 47 58 147 3 11 21.4% 0 26 4 2 0 19th
2007
 GEEL
 12
 90
 107
 53
 197
 7
 11
 38.9%
 0
 40
 14
 9
 2
 28th
2008 GEEL 9 78 65 35 143 8 10 44.4% 0 28 6 12 0 26th
2009 GEEL 22 196 212 111 408 32 11 74.4% 0 64 14 11 3 16th
2010 GEEL 23 199 195 109 394 35 20 63.6% 0 65 11 9 1 16th
2011 GEEL 5 31 16 8 47 5 2 71.4% 0 5 2 1 0 28th
Totals   104
 866
 750 443 1616 99 81 55.0% 0 290 64 55
 8
  
Best     18 17 11 30 5 4    0 7 4 3    



Geelong
Third VFL best & fairest 2003, 2008

AFL
National Rising Star nomination 2005

Representative honours
Victoria vs. Western Australia 2004
Victoria Country under 18 2002

Premierships
NAB Cup 2006 (Geelong dft. Adelaide)
AFL 2007 (Geelong dft Port Adelaide)
NAB Cup 2009 (Geelong dft. Collingwood)
AFL 2009 (Geelong dft. St Kilda)

Shannon Byrnes history vs. opponents 2004-11

Opponent Gms Kicks HB Marks Poss Goals Beh HO Tack FF FA
Adelaide 7
 42
 55
 17
 97 4 3 0 20
 5
 1
Brisbane 7
 79 53 48 132 9
 4 0 17
 5
 5
Carlton 7
 56 45 32
 101 6
 9
 0 24 2 8
Collingwood 8
 58
 61
 29
 119
 6 4
 0 15
 4 4
Essendon 7 74 67 48 141 8 8 0 29 2 2
Fremantle 7
 58 51
 24
 109 8
 4
 0 20
 3 0
Hawthorn 6
 47 27
 27 74 5 4
 0 13
 4
 4
Melbourne 8
 68
 63
 30
 131 2 12
 0 26
 10
 6
Nth Melb
 6
 56 47 24
 103 6
 5
 0 11
 6
 6
Port Adel 7
 48 50 25
 98 8
 6
 0 19
 3
 4
Richmond 6
 54 35 29 89 9
 4
 0 15
 4
 0
St Kilda 7 58 59 29 117 3 3 0 19 5 1
Sydney 9 60 54 28 114 11 4 0 27 6 4
West Coast 6 57 44 25 101 9 6 0 14 1 3
W- Bulldogs 6
 51 39 28
 90 5 5 0 21
 4
 7

Playing record (at start of 2012 season)
AFL
Geelong: 104 games, 99 goals
NAB Cup
Geelong: 22 games, 12 goals
VFL
Geelong: 67 games, 74 goals
TAC Cup
Murray Bushrangers: 33 games, 38 goals

Milestone games

Milestone
 versus
 round
 venue
 result
AFL debut
 Sydney
 rd 16, 2004
 Skilled
 W 15
Finals debut
 Nth Melb
 QF, 2007
 MCG
 W 106
50th game Nth Melb rd 11, 2008 Telstra W 13
100th game Adelaide rd 14, 2011 Skilled W 52

Draft history
Selected by Geelong in 2002 rookie draft
Rookie elevation by Geelong in 2004
Name: Shannon Byrnes
Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love watching the most: Tiger Woods
Coach’s pet: Joel Selwood
Favourite footy commentator: Dennis Cometti
Whose autograph did you get as a kid: Darren Milburn
Describe your perfect day off: BBQ, a few beers and backyard cricket
Who inspires you: my parents
Best advice received: to train with Geelong after missing out in the draft
What scares you most: dinosaurs
If you weren’t a footballer, what would you like to be: pro golfer
First job: boundary umpire
The person you would most like to meet: Michael Jordan
Things you would like to do after your footy career: travel
Greatest non-football achievement: mastering the wrong ‘un
How would your best friend describe you: short
One thing you can’t eat: pickled onions
What domestic chore do you refuse to do: clean the bathroom
Which event would you prefer to attend – Olympics or World Cup: World Cup
Favourite Australian personality: Hamish Blake
iPhone, Blackberry or Android: iPhone
Favourite TV show: Entourage
Favourite band / musical artist: Kings of Leon
Favourite movie: Snakes on a plane

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