Nick Shipley

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Nick Shipley
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Shipley playing for Greater Western Sydney in July 2019
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-06-25) 25 June 1999 (age 23)
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
YearsClubGames (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]

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References

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  2. "GIANTS Academy Celebrates Trio of Debutants". Gwsgiants.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
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