Derek Shaw (footballer)
Derek Shaw (born 3 March 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Derek Shaw | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Derek Shaw | ||
Date of birth | 3 March 1959 | ||
Original team(s) | Bundoora | ||
Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Ruckman/Forward | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1978–79, 1981–84 | Collingwood | 47 (32) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1984. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Shaw, who could play as both a ruckman and forward, came from Bundoora originally. He made his debut at Collingwood in 1978 and the following season kicked 21 goals to earn a spot in their losing Grand Final team.
References
- Derek Shaw's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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