‘They’ve got one here’: Goalkicking legend’s love for Eagle
By Aaron Kirby
One of the AFL’s great goal kickers has lauded West Coast’s latest forward talent, with Matthew Lloyd suggesting Jobe Shanahan could be one of the steals of last year’s draft.
Shanahan became the seventh Eagle to earn his wings in 2025 and instantly showed he belonged at AFL level in West Coast’s spirited 29-point defeat to league leaders Collingwood.
The 18-year-old threw himself into several marking contests early in the match before clunking one on the lead to set up his maiden major.
Shanahan had even shown his versatility at WAFL level, having spent multiple weeks playing out of defence.