23 Facts About Shane Woewodin

Shane Woewodin was born on 12 July 1976 and is a retired Australian rules football player who played 200 games with the Melbourne and Collingwood Football Clubs.

Shane Woewodin was the recipient of the Brownlow Medal in 2000.

Shane Woewodin attended Kent Street Senior High School as a teenager and made his debut for the seniors of East Fremantle in the West Australian Football League in 1995.

Shane Woewodin has played more than 100 consecutive games since his debut.

The highlight of Shane Woewodin's career is his 2000 Brownlow Medal victory, in which he finished ahead of favourite Scott West of the Western Bulldogs.

Shane Woewodin played in the losing Grand Final team against Essendon that year.

Shane Woewodin held general discussions with Collingwood initially, but the media speculated that he was keen to remain in Melbourne and ultimately would accept a reduced salary.

However, Shane Woewodin was traded to Collingwood for a first-round draft pick.

Shane Woewodin was informed of his trade to Collingwood while holidaying in Mauritius.

Shane Woewodin was understandably shattered to have been moved on without any significant warning.

Shane Woewodin's hard running across the ground ensured that his 25 possessions and two goals earned him three of his 12 Brownlow votes for the season.

Shane Woewodin was dropped to the club's VFL-affiliate Williamstown on a number of occasions, and at the end of the season, was delisted.

Shane Woewodin hoped to be picked up in the pre-season draft to extend his career beyond 2006, but was eventually overlooked by all clubs in the draft.

Shane Woewodin gave a candid interview on SEN 1116 revealing his disbelief and frustration at not being picked up when, realistically, he could have played for another three or four seasons.

Shane Woewodin tipped Melbourne to win and he was right.

Shane Woewodin added that he did not have a manager at this point in time, but was hopeful of selection if he simply nominated himself for the draft.

Shane Woewodin finished his career playing for East Fremantle in the WAFL, his original club.

In May 2006, after a 37-possession performance for Western Australia against South Australia, Shane Woewodin again reiterated his desire to return to the AFL level.

Shane Woewodin retired at the end of the 2007 WAFL season.

Shane Woewodin was named coach of East Fremantle in 2008.

In October 2010, Shane Woewodin announced that he had signed a two-year deal as the midfield coach for AFL club Brisbane Lions.

Shane Woewodin served as the head coach of the Lions' NEAFL reserves team during the 2010s.

In November 2024, Shane Woewodin was appointed general manager of football operations at East Fremantle Football Club.