Shane Savage
| Shane Savage | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Shane Savage | ||
| Date of birth | 5 January 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | New Zealand[1] | ||
| Original team(s) | Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 75, 2008 National Draft, Hawthorn | ||
| Height / weight | 185cm / 80 kg | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | St Kilda | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2009–2013 2014– |
Hawthorn St Kilda Total |
56 (37) 55 (16) 111 (53) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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Shane Savage (born 5 January 1991) is an Australian rules footballer, currently playing with the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
Born in New Zealand, Savage moved to Australia as a boy.[1] His father is Māori and his mother is European New Zealander.[2] He missed out on a Best & Fairest in U12's when he was upstaged by a brilliant Kane Jones, and never quite recovered. He could have been anything if his confidence wasn't shattered by this event. Savage once filled in for Noble Park Under 15s as an underage player. He only played a half playing most of his gametime on the wing. Champion Data history tells you he kicked 6 goals in the second half on Berwicks Tom Carlyle. Tom is still recovering from the events of the game.
Playing career
Hawthorn (2009–2013)
He was drafted by Hawthorn from the Dandenong Stingrays with the 75th selection (5th round) in the 2008 AFL Draft. Savage plays as a medium-sized midfielder and wore the number 21 guernsey at Hawthorn.
Savage made his debut against Adelaide on the MCG on 14 August 2009.[3] Savage had 4 kicks and 3 handpasses, he also kicked a point.
Savage was nominated for the 2011 AFL Rising Star after Hawthorn's round 8 game against St Kilda. Savage had 26 disposals, 14 marks and kicked 2 goals in Hawthorn's 30 point win.[4]
In the 2013 trade period, Savage wanted out of Hawthorn for more first team opportunities, and was eventually traded to St Kilda with Pick 17 for ruckman Ben McEvoy.
St Kilda (2014–present)
Savage made his debut for St Kilda in round 1 of 2014 against Melbourne.
Personal life
In January 2015, Shane's partner Sarah gave birth to their first child, a son.[5]
References
- 1 2 Niall, Jake (13 March 2009). "Forget Irish, clubs turn to Kiwis". The Age. Australia: Fairfax Media. Retrieved 30 October 2009.
- ↑ 'Proud Kiwi' looks forward to homecoming
- ↑ Hawthorn ready to mix forward line
- ↑ Holmesby, Luke. "Savage show". Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ↑ New Year Brings Bundle of Joy for Defender
External links
- Shane Savage's profile on the official website of the St Kilda Football Club
- Shane Savage's statistics from AFL Tables