Nick Shipley
| Nick Shipley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Shipley playing for Greater Western Sydney in July 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 25 June 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Campbelltown | ||
| Original team(s) | St George (NSW) | ||
| Draft | 64, 2017 AFL Draft | ||
| Debut | GWS Giants vs. Brisbane Lions, at Spotless Stadium | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018–2021 | GWS Giants | 6 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 7, 2018. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Nick Shipley (born 25 June 1999) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a midfielder.[1] Shipley made his debut in round 6 against the Brisbane Lions at Spotless Stadium.[2] He was the first graduate of the Giants Academy from the Western Sydney region to play for GWS.[3]
Shipley grew up in Campbelltown and originally wanted to play for A-League club Sydney FC.[3] His mother Jessica was born in Peru and moved to Sydney as a child.[4] He was recruited by the Giants Academy and drafted by GWS in the 2017 AFL Draft with pick 64 as an academy selection.[1]
He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2021 AFL season, finishing with a total of 6 senior AFL games [5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Nick Shipley". Gwsgiants.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "GIANTS Academy Celebrates Trio of Debutants". Gwsgiants.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ a b Wu, Andrew (26 April 2018). "Western Sydney teen set to make history for the Giants". The Age. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "Subscribe to The Australian". Dsf.newscorpaustralia.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Keating, Mitch. "Two more Giants delisted". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
External links
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- Nick Shipley's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Nick Shipley's profile on the official website of the Greater Western Sydney Giants