Ray Shaw
Collingwood · “Rick”
AFL career
146 games200 goals
- Debut
- R1 1974 v ESS6 Apr 1974
- Most recent
- GF 1981 v CAR26 Sept 1981
Stats
Bio
The eldest of the famous Shaw brothers, Ray Shaw established a family dynasty at Victoria Park that would span decades. Recruited from the northern suburbs, he quickly developed into a dangerous rover and small forward, possessing a sharp goal sense that saw him average well over a major per game throughout his career. His ability to read the play and crumb off packs made him a vital component of the Magpies' attack during the mid-1970s, culminating in individual recognition when he won the Copeland Trophy as the club's best and fairest in 1978.
Shaw's standing at the club was such that he served as captain for the 1979 and 1980 seasons, leading the side during a period defined by competitive strength but ultimate heartbreak in multiple Grand Final losses. Despite his on-field leadership and consistency, his VFL career concluded at the relatively young age of 27 following the 1981 season. He subsequently moved to the VFA where he enjoyed considerable success with Preston, but he remains best known to the football public as the pioneer of the Shaw clan, paving the way for his brother Tony and sons Rhyce and Heath to impact the competition.
Profile
- Born
- 27 Apr 1954 (age 72y 170d)
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionThe eldest of the famous Shaw brothers, Ray Shaw established a family dynasty at Victoria Park that would span decades. Recruited from the northern suburbs, he quickly developed into a dangerous rover and small forward, possessing a sharp goal sense that saw him average well over a major per game throughout his career. His ability to read the play and crumb off packs made him a vital component of the Magpies' attack during the mid-1970s, culminating in individual recognition when he won the Copeland Trophy as the club's best and fairest in 1978.
Shaw's standing at the club was such that he served as captain for the 1979 and 1980 seasons, leading the side during a period defined by competitive strength but ultimate heartbreak in multiple Grand Final losses. Despite his on-field leadership and consistency, his VFL career concluded at the relatively young age of 27 following the 1981 season. He subsequently moved to the VFA where he enjoyed considerable success with Preston, but he remains best known to the football public as the pioneer of the Shaw clan, paving the way for his brother Tony and sons Rhyce and Heath to impact the competition.