Shane Russell

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Shane Russell
Personal information
Born (1973-09-18) 18 September 1973 (age 49)
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1994–95 Balmain 1890036
1996 Parramatta 82008
1997–98 Gold Coast 19100040
Total45210084
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.

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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]

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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.