West Coast's Jobe Shanahan Named Round Two Rising Star Nominee

Jobe Shanahan, a forward for West Coast, has been named the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round two.

His nomination follows his crucial role in the Eagles' victory against North Melbourne on Sunday.

Performance Highlights

• Shanahan recorded two goals, eight marks, and 14 touches.
• He participated in 86% of game time.
• Both goals were scored in the third quarter, significantly contributing to West Coast's comeback from a 30-point deficit.

Career Background

Shanahan, the No.30 pick in the 2024 draft, has played every game since his debut in round 16 of the previous season. In 2025, he kicked 12 goals across nine games, including two instances of three goals in a match. He remained eligible for the 2026 award, which requires players to be under 21 years old on January 1 of the award year and have played 10 or fewer games at the start of the season.

Team Context

The recent win marked West Coast's first victory in 10 months, ending a 14-game losing streak. The Eagles are scheduled to play Port Adelaide in round three at Adelaide Oval.