Shaun Edwards (Australian footballer) facts for kids
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| Full name | Shaun Edwards | ||
| Date of birth | 13 December 1993 | ||
| Original team | St Mary's (NTFL) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward / midfielder | ||
Shaun Edwards (born December 13, 1993) is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants and Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Shaun played a total of 24 games and kicked 10 goals during his AFL career.
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Shaun Edwards' AFL Journey
Shaun Edwards began his professional football journey in 2011. He was chosen by the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Before joining the main AFL league, he played in the NEAFL. His first NEAFL game was against the Northern Territory Thunder.
Making His AFL Debut
Shaun made his first AFL appearance in 2012. This big moment happened in Round 4 against the Adelaide Crows. He played for the Giants for two seasons.
Moving to Essendon Football Club
In October 2013, Shaun moved to the Essendon Football Club. This was part of a player trade deal. He spent the 2014 season playing for Essendon's VFL team. The VFL is a league below the AFL. Shaun then joined Essendon's senior team in 2015. He played 12 games and kicked 8 goals for Essendon. In 2016, Shaun won the Bill Hutchinson Community Award. This award recognized his great work in the community.
Joining the Sydney Swans and Retirement
After the 2016 season, Essendon decided not to keep Shaun. However, the Sydney Swans chose him in the 2017 rookie draft. Shaun did not play any games for the Swans in 2017. At the end of that year, he decided to retire from AFL football. He chose to focus on helping with Indigenous education. This work helps teach people about the culture and history of Australia's First Peoples.
House of Darwin: A Fashion Brand
After his football career, Shaun Edwards started a fashion brand. It is called House of Darwin. This brand gets its ideas from Darwin and the Northern Territory. It mixes bright, tropical styles with modern streetwear. House of Darwin is known for its cool designs and caring for the environment. They also work with different artists and designers. The brand aims to show off a special Australian identity and culture. It has become a well-known name in today's fashion world.
