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A former Rugby League prop whose autobiography is titled “Warhorse” (nickname), Shane Webcke has the country roots and love of the land that often produce the hardest sportsmen. He has always been a tough competitor as a player and assistant coach at his beloved club, the Brisbane Broncos.

He is a family man and a man of values. His heart would do his nickname proud. His rugby league record at club, state and test level has been exemplary. He was named as one of the 100 Greatest Players of the Century.

He is the publican of an historic watering hole, a television sports presenter and the ambassador for Suncorp Sunwise, Junior Rugby League and the APN Adopt-A-Family campaign.


Personal Information
Name Shane Webcke
D.O.B 28th September 1974
Interests Family, farming and football

Interesting Facts
Marital status Married to Allison Webcke and have three children; Erin, Hayden and Grace
Something we didn't know Before football, I was accepted into uni to become a journalist
Favourite song Looking forward, looking back by Slim Dusty
Favourite movie Man from Snowy River
Hobbies Fencing
Can't live without My family and farm
Superstitions None, but I believe in karma
Relaxation techniques Movies, XXXX Gold at the Leyburn Royal Hotel
Cooking expertise Absolutely none
Favourite food Steak
Describe yourself Simple in needs, complicated by nature
Favourite quote "Bite off more than you can chew then chew like crazy"
Career History

Current
  • Channel 7 sports presenter
  • Presenter on the Matty Johns Show
  • Released auto-biography 'Warhorse'
  • Owner of The Royal Hotel in Leyburn, Queensland
  • Assistant coach to the Broncos Rugby League team
  • Featured in 'Icon of Australian Sport ~ Shane Webcke'

2007
  • Appointed Broncos' assistant coach

1998 - 2004
  • Represented Australia

1997 -2004
  • Represented Queensland

Rugby History

Test matches
  • 20

State of Origin matches
  • 21

Broncos matches
  • 263

First grade debut
  • 1995 (Brisbane v North Sydney)

Awards and Accolades

2006
  • Awarded 'Life Member" of the Broncos
  • Member of the Broncos premiership winning team

2005
  • Awarded Broncos' 'Best Player Award'

2002
  • Awarded 'Dally M Prop of the Year'

2001
  • Awarded Broncos' 'Best Player Award'
  • Awarded 'Dally M Prop of the Year'

2000
  • Awarded 'Australian Sports Medal' for contribution to Australia's international standing in the sport of rugby league
  • Member of Australian World Cup winning team
  • Awarded 'Dally M Prop of the Year'

1998
  • Awarded 'State or Origin Man of the Match' (Game 3)
  • Member of Broncos premiership winning team

Community Involvement

  • Junior Rugby League ambassador
  • APN ambassador (Adopt a Family Campaign)


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