Toast Shannon Hurn - Retiring End Of 2023

[Flarn Rarn]

Legend of the club, easily in top 10 players at the club, hopefully he stays around in some form, but coaching does not seem to fit his understated personality.

Yeah, unlike reknowned motormouth John Worsfold.

 

[UseR2006]

Hurn presser -

 

[Falcon27]

Great player. Well done on a fantastic career. Still going strong until the end.

 

[triplegee]

Well done Bunga, you absolute legend.

Forever immortalized as a premiership captain of the West Coast Eagles.

Thanks for some wonderful memories.

 

[Lingsface]

Good on you Shannon absolutely the guy you would want at your club selfless tough and also highly skilful by foot.

 

[Forward Press]

Club great. Will be missed. One of the most reliable players I've ever seen.

Wild to think he played with Drew Banfield, who played in the 1994 Premiership, let alone Cuz, Judd and Reuben Ginbey our 2030 premiership captain etc

efa

 

[Barrybran]

Wouldn't have minded seeing him going around another 12 months to help the kids but can't begrudge him calling time. One of the best Eagles as a person as well as a player.

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Now to enter the fighting circuit.

First rule of fight circuit..

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Cheers for all your efforts Bunga.

 

[ArdentEagle]

Thanks for the blood, sweat and tears Bunga. We luv ya mate!
Didn't think anyone was ever going to crack the 300 in blue and gold. No one more deserving.

 

[Boohemian]

Naitanui and Shuey waiting for their own merch drops before they can make their own announcements.

 

[Cursed Cat]

Much respect for Hurn; I reckon his leadership alone was a massive reason that the Eagles were able to turn around a poor start against Collingwood in the 2018 GF.
I just remember him being very vocal, getting around his teammates with good body language and a calm demeanour. Priceless stuff. Good luck in retirement Shannon.

 

[jesterwester]

Congratulations on a wonderful career Shannon. Have been one of my favourites for such a long time it is sad to see you leave. But what a career!

He’s been so consistently good for such a long time.

He’s right up there with the very best to ever play for our great club. Somehow looks younger than when he started, but he well deserves each and every accolade coming his way.

 

[RookiePick]

If Bunga retires so Shuey can go again...so help me god!

Shannon, absolute ripper of a career and our third premiership captain. We'll miss his calm presence down back for a good long while.

 

[Ishmael_]

Hurn is the quintessential West Coast player, the type we like making captain - a hard backman with a bit of flair.

And on his day he would dominate. Beating his man, zoning off, playing third man, counter attacking with precise disposal.

I can't remember a more consistent Eagles player. It's jarring when he makes a mistake.

His leadership, particularly on-field, will be greatly missed. Hurn marshalled that backline for years. And even now, this late into his career, it has been noticeably more dysfunctional when he hasn't played.

Brilliant career, a true West Coast champion.

 

[Natho]

Going to miss him big time. Absolute warrior, great leader and an even better person it seems. All the best.

 

[Lynch takes a mark]

looks younger at 35 than he did at 19

 

[Ace McKane]

Absolute champion.

Will never forget the crowd always getting into him to ‘have a shot’ at ridiculous distances to goal.

 

[Monocle]

“ Oh Captain my Captain.”

Heart and soul sort of guy that any football club would love to have on their list.
Played it hard and fair, no “rasamatas” no frills no glory hunting, just a rock solid football who’s footy IQ set him apart from most who play the game.

The ultimate team man, one who lived by the mantra the club is bigger than the individual.

Exceptional role model and leader around the Club.

Cleanskin off the field and a great all round guy.

Going to be missed and yes he is a Club Legend.

Thanks for your dedication, loyalty and service Premiership Captain.

 

[Farang83150]

Love to see an understated tweet to the young draftees about going interstate

 

[Smeg Head]

Will be sorely missed.

Still young, maybe he can rekindle the old cricket skills and replace one of aus' unreliable batsmen.

 

[squashface]

One of the true champions of the West Coast Eagles which is not something to be taken lightly given the calibre of some of the players that have come out of the football club.

May the farm yield great harvest until we see you again, Bunga. Cheers for the flag.

 

[FKASC]

Hurn to midfield for the remainder of the season

 

[THE A5]

Runour has it bunga was 11 here

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

Congratulations Bunga what a legend. Super reliable and durable and first picked for years. Premiership captain what a legend.