Shaun McManus is one of the most popular players to ever represent the Fremantle Dockers. He is considered an icon or favourite son of the Club.

Shaun has been described as the AFL’s uphill skiing champion due to his courage, persistenceand resilience in overcoming two knee reconstructions. He was the co-captain of Fremantle in 2000 and 2001, the second player to reach 200 games with the club and his 228 games was the second most games played for Fremantle behind Shane Parker at the time of his retirement. Following the retirement of Peter Bell during the 2008 season, McManus became the last remaining player from Fremantle’s inaugural squad to still be playing in the AFL.

At the end of the 2008 season Shaun accepted a part-time role as player development coach. He also is the coach of East Fremantle Junior Football Club who won the year 10 premiership in 2017.

In 2009, Shaun joined the on-air personalities Nathan & Nat for breakfast on Perth radio station, Nova 93.7, replacing cricketer Ryan Campbell. He also is the weekend sports newsreader on Nine News in Perth.