10 Facts About Paddy Shea

Paddy Shea was from a talented sporting family, with his brother Mark Francis Shea having a career at Fitzroy and Essendon.

Paddy Shea played mostly as a half forward flanker and was one of the first players to use the 'banana kick' as well as the 'checkside' punt.

Paddy Shea spent three years with Boulder City before returning to Victoria and making his Essendon debut in 1908.

Paddy Shea was a member of Essendon premiership sides in 1911 and 1912.

Paddy Shea holds the record for most VFL goals kicked at the East Melbourne Cricket Ground, with 85.

Paddy Shea coached Essendon Association when it re-entered the post-war VFA competition in 1919.

Paddy Shea's second match wasn't until seven years later and was a Sheffield Shield encounter against New South Wales at the SCG.

Paddy Shea took the wickets of Test players Charlie Macartney and Arthur Mailey.

Paddy Shea later moved to Sydney, and played cricket for the North Sydney Cricket Club.

Paddy Shea died at his residence in the Sydney suburb of Northbridge, on 29 May 1954.