13 Facts About Shannon Motlop

Shannon Motlop was born on 18 August 1978 and is an Indigenous Larrakia Australian rules footballer.

Shannon Motlop currently plays for the Robinvale Football Club in Robinvale.

Shannon started his playing career with the Northern Territory Football League's Wanderers, a club with which the Motlop family have many associations.

Shannon Motlop then became a regular selection for the next two years, during which time he was joined at the club by his brother Daniel.

Shannon Motlop was given a second chance at the start of the following year, when Melbourne recruited him as a replacement for Troy Broadbridge, who had died during the Boxing Day tsunami.

Shannon Motlop played a handful of games for Dunolly in 2009.

Shannon Motlop scored a goal with his first touch of the footy at Princess Park, playing against Avoca.

Shannon Motlop was a great addition both on and off the field for Dunolly in 2009.

At the start of the 2010 Sunraysia Football League season, Shannon Motlop began a new venture with the Robinvale Football Club.

Shannon Motlop was drawn to Robinvale for many reasons, one in particular was the Indigenous round that Robinvale competes in during the SFL Season.

Shannon Motlop has recently signed with St Arnaud Football Club, and will play with the Saints in 2012 as they attempt to climb the ladder from a winless last position in 2011.

Shannon Motlop played in the 2012 Grand Final loss to Wedderburn.

Shannon Motlop was awarded runner-up in the club's Best and Fairest.