Shane Duff - Rugby League, Cricket and Horse Racing

Growing up it was Rugby League in the winter and Cricket in the summer. For a talented halfback, wicket keeper/batsman Shane Duff was creating the opportunities many aspire to.

In the early part of the cricket season in 1990 and at the age of 18 he made his first-grade debut for Sutherland Cricket Club team when their regular keeper Evan Atkins suffered a broken arm. His first dismissal was one to remember as it was an edge from another wicket/batsman, a young Adam Gilchrist playing for Gordon Cricket Club.

Just before Christmas, an opportunity presented itself and Shane had a decision to make. After only a handful of first-grade cricket games, Shane decided to put his keeping gloves back in his kit bag as he’d been signed by the famous St George Rugby League Club. Pre-season training beckoned.

Brian Smith had just signed with St George as coach and Shane simply thought, “I’ve got to give this a go.”

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