Jason Heatley
St Kilda and West Coast
AFL career
63 games171 goals
- Debut
- R10 1995 v BRB4 June 1995
- Most recent
- R22 2000 v KAN5 Aug 2000
Stats
2000 | STK | 7 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 8.0 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 47 |
1999 | STK | 13 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 7.9 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 49 |
1998 | STK | 20 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 8.1 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 49 |
1997 | STK | 20 | 8.7 | 2.0 | 10.6 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 70 |
1996 | WCE | 2 | 7.0 | 2.5 | 9.5 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 63 |
1995 | WCE | 1 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 27 |
Bio
A prolific goal-kicker at WAFL level with Subiaco, Jason Heatley was a mature-age recruit who carved out a niche as one of the most accurate set shots of the late 1990s. Initially drafted by West Coast, he struggled to command a permanent spot in a potent Eagles forward line, prompting a trade to St Kilda in search of greater opportunity. The move paid immediate dividends, as he became the spearhead of the Saints' attack during their charge to the 1997 Grand Final, earning a reputation for his distinctively simple run-up and clinical finishing. While he lacked the athleticism of the era's prototypical key forwards, relying instead on smart leading lanes and reliable hands, his effectiveness was undeniable during his peak. Although injuries and a drop in form saw his career wind down by 2000, Heatley remains best remembered for his breakout season at Moorabbin where his conversion rate made him a cult figure among the St Kilda faithful.
Profile
- Born
- 21 Feb 1972 (age 54y 242d)
- Birthplace
- Reservoir, VIC
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 92 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA prolific goal-kicker at WAFL level with Subiaco, Jason Heatley was a mature-age recruit who carved out a niche as one of the most accurate set shots of the late 1990s. Initially drafted by West Coast, he struggled to command a permanent spot in a potent Eagles forward line, prompting a trade to St Kilda in search of greater opportunity. The move paid immediate dividends, as he became the spearhead of the Saints' attack during their charge to the 1997 Grand Final, earning a reputation for his distinctively simple run-up and clinical finishing. While he lacked the athleticism of the era's prototypical key forwards, relying instead on smart leading lanes and reliable hands, his effectiveness was undeniable during his peak. Although injuries and a drop in form saw his career wind down by 2000, Heatley remains best remembered for his breakout season at Moorabbin where his conversion rate made him a cult figure among the St Kilda faithful.