George Shaw
Fitzroy · “Yorkie”
AFL career
117 games48 goals
- Debut
- R2 1911 v COL6 May 1911
- Most recent
- R17 1920 v MEL28 Aug 1920
Stats
Bio
Standing at just 164cm, George "Yorkie" Shaw was one of the smallest players of his generation, but his impact for Fitzroy was far from diminutive. Born in Sydney and recruited from the local juniors, the tenacious rover became a fixture in the Maroons' lineup during their golden era prior to and during World War I. Despite his slight frame, Shaw was a fearless ball-winner and a dangerous option around goal, famously booting two majors in the club's 1913 Grand Final victory over St Kilda to help secure the flag.
Shaw's legacy at Brunswick Street is cemented by his status as a dual premiership player, having also featured in the historic 1916 side that remarkably won the flag after finishing last on the ladder. He remained a consistent performer through the war years, playing in the 1917 Grand Final loss to Collingwood before eventually hanging up his boots in 1920. With 117 games and two premiership medallions, Shaw remains a celebrated figure from one of Fitzroy’s most successful periods.
Profile
- Born
- 01 Apr 1886
- Died
- 30 Apr 1971 (aged 85y 29d)
- Birthplace
- Sydney, NSW
- Deathplace
- Fitzroy, VIC
- Height
- 164 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1913, 1916
Bio
1 revisionStanding at just 164cm, George "Yorkie" Shaw was one of the smallest players of his generation, but his impact for Fitzroy was far from diminutive. Born in Sydney and recruited from the local juniors, the tenacious rover became a fixture in the Maroons' lineup during their golden era prior to and during World War I. Despite his slight frame, Shaw was a fearless ball-winner and a dangerous option around goal, famously booting two majors in the club's 1913 Grand Final victory over St Kilda to help secure the flag.
Shaw's legacy at Brunswick Street is cemented by his status as a dual premiership player, having also featured in the historic 1916 side that remarkably won the flag after finishing last on the ladder. He remained a consistent performer through the war years, playing in the 1917 Grand Final loss to Collingwood before eventually hanging up his boots in 1920. With 117 games and two premiership medallions, Shaw remains a celebrated figure from one of Fitzroy’s most successful periods.