Shane Russell

Shane Russell
Personal information
Born (1973-09-18) 18 September 1973 (age 51)
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1994–95 Balmain 18 9 0 0 36
1996 Parramatta 8 2 0 0 8
1997–98 Gold Coast 19 10 0 0 40
Total 45 21 0 0 84
Source: [1]

Shane Russell (born 18 September 1973) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Balmain Tigers, Parramatta Eels and Gold Coast Chargers.

Playing career

A winger, Russell started his career at Balmain, making his first-grade debut in 1994. He crossed to Parramatta for the 1996 ARL season, then went north to join the Gold Coast the following year.[2][3]

Russell hold Gold Coast's record for most tries in a match, which he achieved on his club debut, against Western Suburbs at Campbelltown in the opening round of the 1997 season.[4]

References

  1. ^ Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
  2. ^ "Parra's 30-year plan finally bearing fruit". Daily Telegraph. 30 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
  4. ^ "Gold Coast Chargers - Records". rugbyleagueproject.org.