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| Gary Shaw | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Gary Wayne Shaw | ||
| Born | (1959-02-13)13 February 1959 (age 66) | ||
| Original team | Western Districts (QAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 3,1982 interstate draft | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1981–82 | Claremont | 46 (43) | |
| 1983–84, 1986 | Collingwood | 32 (33) | |
| 1987 | Brisbane Bears | 6(5) | |
| Total | 84 (81) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1987. | |||
| Sources:AFL Tables,AustralianFootball.com | |||
Gary Wayne Shaw (born 13 February 1959) is a formerAustralian rules footballer who played forCollingwood and theBrisbane Bears in theVictorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s.
Queenslander Gary Shaw started atQueensland Australian Football League (QAFL) clubWestern Districts before moving west toWestern Australian Football League (WAFL) clubClaremont where he was a premiership player in 1981. In the Grand Final he shared theSimpson Medal withMaurice Rioli ofSouth Fremantle. A 'Best and Fairest' winner in 1982, Shaw representedWestern Australia at interstate football.
Shaw, an on baller, crossed to Collingwood in1983 but struggled to make an impact. He had his best season in1984 when he kicked 21 goals and took part in their finals campaign. His stint at Brisbane was also unsuccessful.
