Keith Shea
Carlton and Hawthorn
AFL career
99 games109 goals
- Debut
- R12 1932 v FIT23 July 1932
- Most recent
- R9 1945 v SME16 June 1945
Coaching career
39 games9 wins30 losses0 draws
- First
- R1 1945 v ESS21 Apr 1945
- Most recent
- R19 1946 v FIT31 Aug 1946
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Bacchus Marsh as a teenager, Keith Shea established himself as a brilliant half-forward and rover for Carlton during the 1930s, polling well in the Brownlow Medal and representing Victoria with distinction. His career took a fascinating detour after the 1937 Perth Carnival, where his performances caught the eye of Subiaco recruiters, prompting a move to the WAFL where he starred as a player and coach. Shea attempted to return to the VFL in 1941 as coach of North Melbourne, but Carlton refused his clearance, leaving him in limbo until after his military service during World War II. He eventually resumed his VFL career in 1945 as captain-coach of Hawthorn, but injuries restricted his on-field impact and he transitioned to a non-playing role before finishing his days coaching in country Victoria.
Profile
- Born
- 10 Aug 1914
- Died
- 27 Feb 1951 (aged 36y 201d)
- Birthplace
- Bacchus Marsh, VIC
- Deathplace
- Albury, NSW
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Teams
Coaching
- Hawthorn (Senior Coach)1945–194639 games (W9 L30 D0), 23.1%
Honours
- Hawthorn captain1945
- Brownlow Medal
- 3rd
- 1934, 1935
- Top 10
- 1937
Family
- Brother:Jack Shea
- Cousin:Eddie Shea
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Bacchus Marsh as a teenager, Keith Shea established himself as a brilliant half-forward and rover for Carlton during the 1930s, polling well in the Brownlow Medal and representing Victoria with distinction. His career took a fascinating detour after the 1937 Perth Carnival, where his performances caught the eye of Subiaco recruiters, prompting a move to the WAFL where he starred as a player and coach. Shea attempted to return to the VFL in 1941 as coach of North Melbourne, but Carlton refused his clearance, leaving him in limbo until after his military service during World War II. He eventually resumed his VFL career in 1945 as captain-coach of Hawthorn, but injuries restricted his on-field impact and he transitioned to a non-playing role before finishing his days coaching in country Victoria.