Jamie Shanahan
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James "Jamie" Shanahan (born December 6, 1967) is a former Australian rules footballer.
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[edit] Early career
He played with Hobart Tigers in Tasmania, then also spent some time with Fitzroy pre-season in 1986 and had played with the Fitzroy reserves (at least one game at North Hobart). He later played for Hobart under Peter Hudson, and became a Police Officer in Tasmania, when he was granted extended leave to play AFL.
[edit] St Kilda
Picked up as a late pick in the 1990 AFL Draft (pick 92), Shanahan spent two seasons with St Kilda's reserves before debuting in 1992 with the St Kilda Football Club. He was a tall, solid defender and was valuable to the club His peak came in 1997 with the Saints when he performed brilliantly at full-back, however during the 1997 AFL Grand Final he suffered from a goal onslaught from matchwinner Darren Jarman.
[edit] Melbourne
After the 1997 season had finished, Shanahan moved to the Melbourne Football Club due to the Saints not granting the then 30-year-old's request for a long-term contract. He played out his career at the Demons and played his last game at the end of 1999.
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