Dale Shearer (born 25 July 1965), also known by the nickname of "Rowdy", is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.
A Queensland State of Origin and Australian international representative of Aboriginal heritage, he played club football in Queensland, New South Wales and England.
His playing career included a NSWRL Premiership win with Manly-Warringah in 1987 and a Rugby League World Cup Final win in 1988.
Ten years after his retirement, Shearer was still the all-time top try-scorer in State of Origin and he was named on the wing of the Indigenous Australian team of the century.
Shearer is a captivating speaker who shares his experiences as a professional athlete, the life challenges he has faced, mental health, and overcoming personal adversity.
Shearer is a passionate advocate for cancer awareness after losing his wife and father to cancer.