Shannon " Dolph" McPherson.
*Was one of the last of the 2008 rabbitohs to secure a contract.
*Currently playing the best football of his career.
*Along with Scott Geddes, showed up the elite eels forwards.
Now Heres the official propaganda:
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:
27
First Grade Tries:
1
First Grade Points:
4
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.
info and picture courtesy Souths.com.au
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Now back to LU:
Newcastle rabbit and I have been watching him closely all year.
Personally, Im a big fan of his and I think his best is yet to come.
Highlights of the game now available on NRL.com follow the video links.
Conclusion: Hes red and green all the way.
