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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Rhyce Shaw 2018.1.jpg|thumb|Rhyce Shaw 2018.1]] '''Rhyce Shaw''' (born 16 October 1981) is a former [[Australian rules football]]er and current [[Australian Football League]] (AFL) coach. He played for the [[Sydney Swans]] and the [[Collingwood Football Club]] during his AFL career. Shaw is known for his versatility on the field, playing primarily as a defender but also capable of moving into the midfield.<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
Rhyce Shaw was born in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia. He is the son of former Collingwood player [[Ray Shaw]] and the brother of [[Heath Shaw]], who also played in the AFL. Shaw attended [[Marcellin College]], where he excelled in both football and athletics.<br />
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== AFL Career ==<br />
=== Collingwood Football Club ===<br />
Shaw was drafted by the [[Collingwood Football Club]] with the 18th pick in the 1999 [[AFL Draft]]. He made his debut in the 2000 season but struggled to secure a regular spot in the team initially. Shaw's breakthrough came in the 2003 season when he played 19 games and was part of the team that reached the [[2003 AFL Grand Final]].<br />
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=== Sydney Swans ===<br />
In 2008, Shaw was traded to the [[Sydney Swans]]. He quickly became an integral part of the Swans' defense, known for his speed and ability to read the play. Shaw was a key player in the Swans' 2012 premiership-winning team, playing a crucial role in the [[2012 AFL Grand Final]] victory over [[Hawthorn Football Club|Hawthorn]].<br />
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== Coaching Career ==<br />
After retiring from playing at the end of the 2015 season, Shaw transitioned into coaching. He began his coaching career with the Sydney Swans as a development coach. In 2019, Shaw was appointed as the senior coach of the [[North Melbourne Football Club]], taking over from [[Brad Scott (Australian footballer)|Brad Scott]]. Shaw's tenure at North Melbourne was challenging, and he stepped down from the role at the end of the 2020 season.<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Rhyce Shaw comes from a well-known football family. His father, Ray Shaw, and brother, Heath Shaw, both had successful AFL careers. Shaw is married and has children.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Rhyce Shaw is remembered for his resilience and adaptability both as a player and a coach. His contributions to the Sydney Swans' 2012 premiership and his efforts in developing young talent in his coaching roles are notable highlights of his career.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Sydney Swans]]<br />
* [[Collingwood Football Club]]<br />
* [[North Melbourne Football Club]]<br />
* [[Heath Shaw]]<br />
* [[Ray Shaw]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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