Shaun Fensom

Rugby league player, 2011 NRL Rookie of the Year

Shaun Fensom - Rugby league player, 2011 NRL Rookie of the Year
Born

October 10th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Debuted in the NRL in 2009 with the Canberra Raiders. Played as a lock and hooker during a professional career spanning over a decade. Contributed to the Raiders' defense and became a key player for the team. Signed with the North Queensland Cowboys in 2016 after a successful tenure at Canberra. Won the 2011 NRL Rookie of the Year award. Represented Queensland at Under-20 level.

Debuted for the Canberra Raiders in 2009

Awarded 2011 NRL Rookie of the Year

Played for North Queensland Cowboys in 2016

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