Shannon Cox facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shannon Cox |
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| Date of birth | 7 March 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Western Australia | ||
| Original team | South Fremantle (WAFL) | ||
| Debut | Round 3, 13 April 2007, Collingwood v. Richmond, at MCG |
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Shannon Cox (born 7 March 1986) is a former Australian rules footballer. He played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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Shannon Cox's Football Journey
Shannon Cox is an Indigenous footballer. He started his journey in the sport with great promise.
Joining Collingwood
Collingwood picked up Shannon Cox as a rookie. This happened during the 2005 National Rookie Draft. He showed strong skills early on.
Playing for Williamstown
Before joining the main team, Shannon played for Williamstown. This team is part of the Victorian Football League (VFL). His good performances there helped him move up.
Making His AFL Debut
Because of his talent, Shannon was added to Collingwood's senior team. This happened for the 2007 season. He played his first AFL game in Round 3 of that year.
Career Highlights
Shannon continued to play well for Collingwood. In 2009, he played in 11 of the first 13 games. He had a great game against the Brisbane Lions in Round 4. In that game, he had 28 possessions, which was a career best for him.
Retirement from Football
On 12 November 2009, Shannon Cox announced his retirement. He decided to leave the game because he had lost his passion for it.
