Heath Shaw

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Former Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Heath Shaw is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League. Heath grew up in Diamond Creek and played junior sport for Diamond Creek Football Club and Diamond Creek Cricket Club.

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“If you’d told me 10 years ago that I’d be a life member, a club champion and two-time All Australian and have played off in a grand final at a club that didn’t exist a decade ago, I would have taken a leaf out of Darryl Kerrigan’s book and said, ‘Tell ’em they’re dreaming,'”

— Heath Shaw

Heath Shaw (born 27 November 1985) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). Heath grew up in Diamond Creek and played junior sport for Diamond Creek Football Club and Diamond Creek Cricket Club.

AFL career

After being drafted under the father–son rule in the 2003 AFL Draft at pick 48 to Collingwood,^[1] Shaw made his AFL debut in 2005 against St Kilda at the Telstra Dome. He was a solid contributor since making his debut, with his best game being his first. A running defender, Heath has pace and good ball skills which can make him into a good footballer. He played all possible remaining 6 games of the season and kicked his first goal against Adelaide in Round 21.

Media

Heath Shaw on Retiring from AFL

In this exclusive interview, former AFL star Heath Shaw shares his thoughts on the end of his illustrious career. Known for his fearless playing style and leadership on the field, Shaw discusses the emotional journey of retiring from the game he loves. But it wasn’t entirely his decision—Heath opens up about what it felt like to be let go, the challenges of moving on, and how he’s adjusting to life after football. Whether you’re a fan of his time with Collingwood or GWS, this candid conversation offers a unique insight into one of the AFL’s most respected players as he reflects on his career and what’s next.

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