Jim MCSHANE

1897-1901, 82 games, 53 goals

The game was also productive of a League individual goalkicking record, the honour falling to Jim McShane who piloted new fewer than 11 goals. The best man on the ground was undoubtedly Joe McShane… GA 1899

The Pioneer Era

A centreman and forward, McShane joined Geelong in 1884, before moving to Essendon for two years, returning in 1887. McShane played in Geelong’s first VFL match in 1897 and was the first player in the league to kick 10 goals or more when he booted 11...

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