Shawn Lewfatt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shawn Lewfatt |
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| Date of birth | 11 March 1977 | ||
| Original team | Darwin / Western Jets | ||
| Debut | 1 April 1995, Essendon v. Fitzroy, at Western Oval |
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Shawn Lewfatt, born on March 11, 1977, is a former Australian rules footballer. He played for the Essendon team in the Australian Football League (AFL). The AFL is Australia's top professional league for Australian rules football.
Shawn Lewfatt's Football Journey
Joining the Essendon Bombers
Shawn Lewfatt began his football path with teams like Darwin and the Western Jets. His skills were recognized, and he was chosen by the Essendon Football Club in the 1994 National Draft. Being "drafted" means a team selects a player to join their club from a group of new players. Shawn was the 28th player picked in that draft.
Playing in the AFL
Shawn made his debut, which is his first game, for Essendon on April 1, 1995. He played against the Fitzroy team at Western Oval. During the 1995 season, Shawn played in three games for Essendon. He showed his talent on the field before his time in the AFL came to an end that same year.
