Peter Shanahan
Footscray
AFL career
23 games0 goals
- Debut
- R14 1965 v ESS31 July 1965
- Most recent
- R9 1967 v GEE12 June 1967
Stats
Bio
Arriving at the Western Oval as a defensive prospect during the tenure of legendary captain-coach Ted Whitten, Peter Shanahan broke into the senior side late in the 1965 season, making his debut in a Round 15 clash against Essendon. A solid 180cm defender, Shanahan was a disciplined backman who prioritised restricting his opponent over attacking flair, a trait evidenced by his failure to register a goal across his three seasons at the top level. He enjoyed his most consistent campaign in 1966, playing 14 games and becoming a regular fixture in the Bulldogs' backline as the team fought through a challenging year. Despite showing promise as a reliable stopper, he found opportunities limited the following season, managing just four senior appearances in 1967 before concluding his VFL career with 23 games to his name.
Profile
- Born
- 27 Apr 1946 (age 80y 178d)
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionArriving at the Western Oval as a defensive prospect during the tenure of legendary captain-coach Ted Whitten, Peter Shanahan broke into the senior side late in the 1965 season, making his debut in a Round 15 clash against Essendon. A solid 180cm defender, Shanahan was a disciplined backman who prioritised restricting his opponent over attacking flair, a trait evidenced by his failure to register a goal across his three seasons at the top level. He enjoyed his most consistent campaign in 1966, playing 14 games and becoming a regular fixture in the Bulldogs' backline as the team fought through a challenging year. Despite showing promise as a reliable stopper, he found opportunities limited the following season, managing just four senior appearances in 1967 before concluding his VFL career with 23 games to his name.