A fine keeper-batsman for the Bombers and Kangaroos between 1985 and 1999, John Shannon scored 10 centuries and snared 420 victims over a 15-season career. He was the leading wicketkeeper in CV Premier Cricket in 1995-96, 1996-97 and 1997-98. His tally of 46 dismissals (32 ct/14 st) in 1996-97 remains an Essendon club record.
Although Shannon played several matches for Victorian Second XI, he was unfortunate that much of his career coincided with Darren Berry's. Batting| Innings | N.O. | Runs | Batting Avg | High Score | 50s | 100s |
|---|
| 215 | 28 | 5613 | 30.01 | 124 | 32 | 10 |
|
Bowling| Runs | Wickets | Bowling Avg | Best | 5wi | 10wm | Ct/St |
|---|
| 35 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 342/78 |
|
|