Shane Savage
| Shane Savage | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Savage warming up prior to a pre-season match in March 2017 | |||
| 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 | Hawthorn | 56 (37) | |
| 2014– | St Kilda | 59 (17) | |
| Total | 115 (54) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 10, 2017. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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]
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
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shane Savage. |
- Shane Savage's profile on the official website of the St Kilda Football Club
- Shane Savage's statistics from AFL Tables