The addition of Map Sports David Shillington to the 24 man Kangaroos squad for the upcoming Four Nations tournament later this year is a terrific reward for a player that has produced career best form for the Green Machine in just his first season with the club.
He was undoubtedly the cornerstone to the majority of Canberra’s on field successes, at times forming a formidable front row partnership with rugby league journeyman Scott Logan.
The former Sydney Roosters player put in some powerhouse performances for David Furner’s men, in particular in the Raiders upset victories over top eight sides such as the Newcastle Knights, Melbourne Storm and the Gold Coast Titans
Despite not playing in the NRL finals this year, Shillington’s form was enough to see him selected ahead of Dragons and NSW Origin props Michael Weyman and Justin Poore.
Having made his QLD Origin debut this year in the third match of the series at Suncorp Stadium, Shillington showed plenty of promise to those that feel he has what it takes to fill the mighty shoes of Maroons legends Steve Price and Petero Civoncieva when the duo decide to retire from representative football.
Now, he has been given the distinct honour of representing the Kangaroos in a Four Nations tournament that will not only credit rugby league’s international growth, but also enhance the development of the NRL’s most improved forward.
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