11 Facts About Brad Sheppard

Bradley Sheppard was born on 23 May 1991 and is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League.

Brad Sheppard was selected seventh overall in the 2009 National Draft.

Brad Sheppard represented Western Australia at the National AFL U18 Championships in both 2008, when he was ineligible to be drafted, and again in 2009, his draft year.

Brad Sheppard has represented Western Australia in cricket at under-17 level and is related to the Australian cricketing Marsh family, with Geoff Marsh as an uncle and cousins Shaun and Mitchell Marsh.

Brad Sheppard made his debut for the West Coast Eagles against Hawthorn in round 7,2010.

Brad Sheppard was on the end of a dangerous tackle from Hawthorn's Chance Bateman which saw him suspended for two weeks.

Brad Sheppard was one of the best in the deciding match.

In Round 17 of the 2018 Season, Brad Sheppard played his 150th match against the Fremantle Dockers.

Brad Sheppard bounced back the next two seasons, making the All Australian squad in 2019, Brad Sheppard made the final cut in 2020 being selected as a defender in the All-Australian team.

Brad Sheppard is a versatile medium-sized player that has primarily played as a defender, but has demonstrated ability at playing midfield and half forward roles.

Brad Sheppard is considered a well-rounded young player with good ball carrying ability, neat and reliable foot skills, fine decision making ability, strong work-ethic and athleticism as strengths.