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39 Heath Shaw

 
Details
Number39
Height184cm
Weight83kg
DOB27-11-1985
DebutR17 '05 v StK @ TD
GamesGoals
20101920105
Career111Career25
Dreamteam Points
20101530Go to Dream Team
2009
Hamstring problems saw Heath Shaw’s 2009 season get off to a slow start managing only two matches from the first seven rounds.

Once fit the running defender became a staple in the back six for the rest of the season.

In his fifth season at the club since arriving via pick 48 overall (father-son selection) in the 2003 AFL draft, Shaw produced career-best numbers averaging 23 disposals per game.

Adding a string to his bow this season, Shaw’s work rate on the field was impressive, collecting 167 running bounces for the year which led the league.

His ability to move the ball quickly out of defence forced his opponents to play accountable football.

Shaw’s best patch of football emerged during the finals which was acknowledged by the coaching staff with the Bob Rose Trophy (tied with Nick Maxwell).

Career
The son of former Magpie captain Ray and brother of Rhyce (former Collingwood player), Heath has enjoyed a wonderful start to his career after being selected by Collingwood under the father/son rule in the 2003 AFL Draft. Impressed in the final six games of the 2005 season after debuting in round 17 against St Kilda, Shaw then enjoyed an excellent 2006 season, finishing equal fourth in the Copeland Trophy voting and playing every game bar round one. That year he was also awarded the Gavin Brown award as the club's most courageous and the Phonse Kyne award for services to the club, both awards testament to his undoubted leadership capabilities. His ability to take his game to another level in 2007 was a credit to a player determined to make the most of his opportunities.  2008 was a difficult one for Shaw after a club imposed suspension for an off-field incident after round 18 saw him miss the remainder of the season.  Rebounded strongly in 2009 and was one of the best Magpies in the finals (Bob Rose recipient).  Averaged a career high in disposals (23.0) and finished third in the best and fairest.

Draft history:
2003 AFL Draft 3rd round father-son selection (Collingwood) No. 48 overall

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Diamond Creek
  • Clubs:
  • Debut: R17 '05 v StK @ TD
  • Recruited from: Northern U18 (VIC)
  • AFL Awards: AFL Rising Star Nominee 2006
    3rd AFL Rising Star Award 2006
  • Club Awards: J. J. Joyce Trophy (3rd best and fairest) 2009, Bob Rose Trophy (best finals player) 2009, Jock McHale Trophy (4th best and fairest) 2006 (equal)
    Jack Regan Trophy (5th best and fairest) 2007
    Gavin Brown Award (most courageous) 2006
    Phonse Kyne Award (services to the club) 2006
  • Brownlow Votes: 23
DisposalsMarksStoppagesFreesGeneral playScoring
 
1
W 93 - 129
27
9
36
14
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
W 86 - 85
9
8
17
4
0
1
0
2
0
0
3
L 69 - 41
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
W 123 - 59
21
5
26
6
0
0
0
5
0
0
5
W 120 - 55
14
11
25
8
0
0
2
1
0
1
6
W 102 - 155
9
10
19
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
7
W 157 - 91
22
11
33
7
0
1
1
0
1
0
8
W 97 - 133
10
4
14
3
0
1
2
2
0
0
9
L 50 - 86
17
8
25
4
0
0
1
2
0
0
10
L 88 - 80
10
4
14
3
0
0
1
1
0
0
11
W 113 - 103
12
4
16
7
0
0
2
2
0
0
12
D 76 - 76
10
2
12
4
0
1
2
2
0
0
13
W 71 - 96
19
7
26
7
0
1
0
2
0
0
14
W 135 - 52
18
7
25
7
0
0
0
1
0
0
15
W 79 - 105
12
8
20
3
0
0
1
3
0
0
16
W 100 - 52
10
7
17
5
0
1
0
4
2
0
17
W 127 - 45
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
W 105 - 57
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
W 85 - 107
16
6
22
6
0
2
2
4
0
0
20
W 64 - 162
11
6
17
3
0
0
0
4
1
0
21
W 54 - 51
9
5
14
4
0
0
0
5
0
1
22
L 98 - 95
15
4
19
7
0
0
2
0
1
0

News

A must see: Heath Shaw's top 10 lookalikes

Find out Heath Shaw's top 10 lookalikes at the club only on Collingwoodfc.com.auTuesday, August 24, 2010 - 5:00PM

Pies won't hold back: Shaw

Heath Shaw says Collingwood is determined to win the blockbuster clash with GeelongFriday, August 06, 2010 - 11:34AM

Cloke no certainty

Coach Mick Malthouse says he will pick the best side to play Carlton on Saturday, and Travis Cloke may not be in itWednesday, July 28, 2010 - 10:13AM

Heath Shaw's top 39 characters

Collingwood defender Heath Shaw has compiled a list of his top 39 characters of all time Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 9:46AM

High-scoring Cats to test Pie defenders

Collingwood's Heath Shaw says the Pies' back six will have to be on top of their game against Geelong Friday, May 21, 2010 - 4:07PM

Video

Press Conf: Heath Shaw

Heath speaks to the mediaMonday, August 30, 2010 - 3:39PM

Heaths Sorrento Trip

Heath Shaw takes you along for the players camp in SOrrentoWednesday, August 18, 2010 - 11:09AM

Press Conf: Shaw at training

Heath speaks to the media ahead of the Geelong gameFriday, August 06, 2010 - 12:13PM

PieCast - Heaths List

Heath Shaw discusses his top 39 characters and moreThursday, July 22, 2010 - 9:14AM

Feature: Shaw takes you to Sydney

Heath Shaw takes you from packing at his house, right through to his hotel room. See how the boys travel interstateMonday, June 28, 2010 - 2:54PM

Career statistics (totals):

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2005 6 66 72.7 24 83.3 90 75.6 26 28.6 65 71.4 40 1 0 11 0
2006 22 313 82.4 135 87.4 448 83.9 142 31.8 304 68.2 160 9 4 54 6
2007 25 361 78.9 126 84.9 487 80.3 164 35.5 298 64.5 164 2 4 69 7
2008 18 247 75.3 119 81.5 366 77.3 105 30.1 244 69.9 125 6 5 33 5
2009 21 295 72.5 187 88.8 482 78.8 117 27.0 317 73.0 118 2 3 43 5
Totals 92 1282 77.3 591 86.0 1873 80.0 554 31.1 1228 68.9 607 20 16 210 23

 


Career statistics (averages):

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2005 6 11.0 72.7 4.0 83.3 15.0 75.6 4.3 28.6 10.8 71.4 6.7 0.2 0.0 1.8 0
2006 22 14.2 82.4 6.1 87.4 20.4 83.9 6.5 31.8 13.8 68.2 7.3 0.4 0.2 2.5 6
2007 25 14.4 78.9 5.0 84.9 19.5 80.3 6.6 35.5 11.9 64.5 6.6 0.1 0.2 2.8 7
2008 18 13.7 75.3 6.6 81.5 20.3 77.3 5.8 30.1 13.6 69.9 6.9 0.3 0.3 1.8 5
2009 21 14.0 72.5 8.9 88.8 23.0 78.8 5.6 27.0 15.1 73.0 5.6 0.1 0.1 2.0 5
Totals 92 13.9 77.3 6.4 86.0 20.4 80.0 6.0 31.1 13.3 68.9 6.6 0.2 0.2 2.3 23

 


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  • Wayne Gatt & Julie Van Steenis
  • Michael Webb & Jim Korfiatis
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