The steady half-back, and his lethal kick, has developed into one of his team's most irreplaceable commodities. Seen as a future leader, he played every game in 2011 and finished fourth in the best and fairest. Ability to turn defence into attack was highlighted by his three-goal game against Port Adelaide in round 13.
Player honours: 2nd best and fairest 2009; NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2007.
Brownlow Medal: career votes 6.
Draft history: 2005 NAB AFL Draft 1st round selection (West Coast) No. 13 overall.
Shannon Hurn singled out both Josh Kennedy and Luke Shuey for their efforts in what was arguably the team’s most complete performance for a number of yearsMonday, May 23, 2011 - 5:40PM
Shannon Hurn believes the same approach is required if the Eagles are to secure victory against more potent opposition in the upcoming weeksFriday, April 29, 2011 - 12:52PM
West Coast players teamed up to pass on one simple message to WA students: move more and eat wellMonday, April 11, 2011 - 12:03PM
Star defender Shannon Hurn is the first key signing of 2011 after agreeing to a new deal with the club on the eve of the seasonThursday, March 24, 2011 - 3:29PM
Shannon Hurn says the team is keen to test itself against the bestWednesday, March 02, 2011 - 7:29PM
Defender Shannon Hurn had another very consistent season for the club and was acknowledged at the Club Champion AwardsThursday, October 20, 2011 - 7:57AM
Eagle Vision catches up with the West Coast defender for a few fun questionsWednesday, September 28, 2011 - 10:50AM
The defender discusses injuries, loose man tactics and the upcoming semi-final clash against CarltonWednesday, September 14, 2011 - 10:25AM
Eagle defender has been in great form during season 2011, and our cameras caught up with him during the weekWednesday, June 22, 2011 - 3:17PM
Shannon Hurn proves his previous bomb from outside fifty wasnt just a flukeSunday, June 19, 2011 - 6:59PM
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