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
Personal information
Full name Derek Shaw
Date of birth (1959-03-03) 3 March 1959 (age 65)
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 edit

  • Derek Shaw's playing statistics from AFL Tables
  • Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.