Rhyce Shaw
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| Full name | Rhyce Shaw | ||
| Date of birth | 16 October 1981 | ||
| Original team(s) | Preston Knights (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 18 (F/S), 1999 National Draft, Collingwood | ||
| Height / weight | 183cm / 82kg | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
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| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2000–2008 | Collingwood | 94 (20) | |
| 2009–2015 | Sydney | 143 (24) | |
| Total | 237 (44) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2015.
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Rhyce Shaw (born 16 October 1981) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Shaw, son of former Collingwood captain Ray was drafted to Collingwood in the 1999 AFL Draft under the father-son rule at pick no.18. He made his debut late in 2000 because of a broken collarbone, he was impressive with 16 kicks, but his form disappeared and was dropped weeks later. Shaw had suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome as a junior and carried it into his AFL career. His skills were ordinary, but his pace was an asset as a wingman. In 2001 and 2002 he only managed 1 senior game, but managed to be retained on the list. In 2003 Rhyce had experienced an improved season, and played 19 games. He wore Bob Rose's number 22 with pride, his heart on his sleeve, and when Rose's death in mid-2003 came about Shaw was a very emotional man, sporting his guernsey with initials B.R above the number. Shaw however had a nightmare finish to the season in the Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions. In one of the more infamous highlights of any Grand Final, he fumbled the ball, slipped and fell over at a crucial moment in the game, only to have an opposing player, Alastair Lynch, gain possession of the ball and kick a goal.
In 2004 he played 16 games, but could not manage to play consistent footy, and he averaged under 10 touches per game. His slight late season form kept him at the club once again, but pondered thoughts of why into fans heads. 2005 however was a turning point for Shaw as he provided better skills on show and performed consistently. In the first 6 games he was averaging over 23 touches a game, including a career best 32 on The ANZAC Day clash against Essendon, before being stretchered off the field concussed. Mid-season he would rupture his ACL and require a knee reconstruction, missing the rest of the season. He bought up a long-awaited 50th game in Round 11.
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