Shane Kersten
| Shane Kersten | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Shane Kersten | ||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1993 | ||
| Original team(s) | South Fremantle (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | #34, 2011 AFL Draft, Geelong | ||
| Height/Weight | 191cm / 96kg | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Geelong | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2014– | Geelong | 20 (19) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2015 season. | |||
Shane Kersten (born 3 March 1993) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited from the South Fremantle in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) with the 34th selection in the 2011 AFL Draft. Kersten made his debut in
Kersten was considered to make his AFL debut in the 2013 Preliminary Final,[1] but had to wait until Round 14 of the 2014 AFL season to be selected. He kicked 3 goals in his debut game and was a standout despite Geelong losing to the Gold Coast by 40 points.[2] Kersten played the following week against Essendon and the Cats got up by 9 points and what was Kersten's first win. Kersten kicked 2 majors and which would prove priceless as the Cats beat the Bombers by under 2 goals. After making his debut Kersten has maintained his spot in the side and has become an invalubale second forward target to help Tom Hawkins.
References
- ↑ Diamond, Brent (15 September 2013). "'Fantastic': Kersten in running for surprise debut".
- ↑ "Harley Bennell shines as Gold Coast upsets Geelong". theage.com.au. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
External links
- Shane Kersten's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
- Shane Kersten's statistics from AFL Tables
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