Everyone knows GIANTS players are talented footballers but how much do you really know about their lives off the field?

Here are five things you didn’t know about ruckman Shane Mumford:

1) Sausage Scandal – Everyone’s heard about my sausage eating record when I was younger but these days I’m more likely to have Hurricanes Ribs or Mad Pizza after a match.

2) Devoted Dog Owner – I’ve got a pet cavoodle puppy called Bella who has the run of the house. She’s become somewhat of a celebrity after we started an Instagram account in her honour - Give her a follow - @bellamumford_thecavoodle

3) Misunderstood Pest – Everyone says I’m a pest around the club but that’s actually a big misconception. I’m actually one of the more serious blokes. It’s people like Adam Treloar you need to watch out for when it comes to misbehaving. Classic pest.

4) Non-footy Footballer – I don’t enjoy watching AFL outside of the club and definitely wouldn’t know the names of most of the players we come up against. I concentrate on my opponent and that’s basically it.

5) Charity Man – I like to support various charities and help out when I can. I’ve done some previous work with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance and the Walkathon event.

This regular series of player stories aims to bring GIANTS fans closer to their heroes by giving a snap-shot into their private lives.