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[[File:Heath_Shaw_2017.3.jpg|thumb|Heath Shaw 2017.3]] {{Short description|Australian rules footballer}}
{{Infobox AFL biography
| name = Heath Shaw
| image =
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| fullname = Heath Shaw
| nickname =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|11|27|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]
| death_date =
| death_place =
| originalteam = [[Northern Knights]]
| draftpick = No. 48, 2003 [[AFL Draft]]
| height = 183 cm
| weight = 85 kg
| position = Defender
| currentclub =
| guernsey =
| years1 = 2005–2013
| club1 = [[Collingwood Football Club]]
| games_goals1 = 173 (38)
| years2 = 2014–2020
| club2 = [[Greater Western Sydney Giants]]
| games_goals2 = 152 (20)
| games_goalstotal = 325 (58)
| nationalyears =
| nationalteam =
| nationalgames =
| statsend = 2020
| coachyears1 =
| coachclub1 =
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| careerhighlights =
* [[AFL Premiership|AFL premiership]] player: 2010
* [[All-Australian team|All-Australian]]: 2015
* [[AFL Rising Star]] nominee: 2005
* [[Greater Western Sydney Giants]] Best and Fairest: 2015
}}

'''Heath Shaw''' (born 27 November 1985) is a former professional [[Australian rules football]]er who played for the [[Collingwood Football Club]] and the [[Greater Western Sydney Giants]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL). Known for his defensive skills and leadership on the field, Shaw had a distinguished career spanning 16 seasons.

== Early life and junior career ==
Heath Shaw was born in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]], into a family with a strong football pedigree. He is the son of former Collingwood player [[Ray Shaw]] and the nephew of [[Tony Shaw (footballer)|Tony Shaw]], a Collingwood premiership captain and coach. Heath played his junior football with the [[Northern Knights]] in the [[TAC Cup]], where he showcased his talent as a defender.

== AFL career ==
=== Collingwood Football Club ===
Shaw was drafted by the [[Collingwood Football Club]] with the 48th pick in the 2003 [[AFL Draft]]. He made his debut in 2005 and quickly established himself as a reliable defender. Shaw was known for his ability to read the play and his precise kicking skills. In 2010, he was a key player in Collingwood's premiership-winning team.

=== Greater Western Sydney Giants ===
In 2013, Shaw was traded to the [[Greater Western Sydney Giants]]. He brought experience and leadership to the young team and continued to perform at a high level. In 2015, he was named in the [[All-Australian team]] and won the Giants' Best and Fairest award. Shaw retired at the end of the 2020 season, having played a total of 325 AFL games.

== Personal life ==
Heath Shaw is part of a well-known football family. His brother, [[Rhyce Shaw]], also played for Collingwood and later for the [[Sydney Swans]]. Heath has been involved in various media roles and community activities since his retirement from professional football.

== Legacy ==
Heath Shaw is remembered as one of the best defenders of his era. His contributions to both Collingwood and Greater Western Sydney have left a lasting impact on the clubs. Shaw's leadership and on-field performances have earned him a place among the notable players in AFL history.

== See also ==
* [[List of AFL debuts in 2005]]
* [[List of Collingwood Football Club players]]
* [[List of Greater Western Sydney Giants players]]

== References ==
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{{Greater Western Sydney Giants}}
{{Collingwood Football Club}}

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia)]]
[[Category:Collingwood Football Club players]]
[[Category:Greater Western Sydney Giants players]]
[[Category:Northern Knights players]]
[[Category:All-Australians (AFL)]]
[[Category:AFL Rising Star nominees]]

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