Kate Shierlaw | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 28 February 1989 | ||
Original team(s) | Wimbledon (AFLB) | ||
Debut | Round 2, 2017, Carlton vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Ikon Park | ||
Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Ruck / forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | North Melbourne | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2017–2018 | Carlton | 10 | (3)|
2020–S7 (2022) | St Kilda | 34 (24) | |
2023– | North Melbourne | 12 (12) | |
Total | 56 (39) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Kate Shierlaw (born 28 February 1989) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). She was recruited by Carlton as a rookie player prior to the club's inaugural AFLW season in 2017.[1] She made her debut in round 2, 2017, in a match against Greater Western Sydney at Ikon Park.[2] Shierlaw did not miss a game from then on, finishing with six matches played in 2017.[3] She was delisted by Carlton at the end of the 2018 season.[4]
On 9 August 2019, St Kilda announced they had contracted Shierlaw for the 2020 season; they named her co-captain of the club in January 2020.[5][6] It was revealed Shierlaw had signed on with the Saints for one more year on 30 June 2021, tying her to the club until the end of the 2021/2022 season.[7]
In March 2023, Shierlaw was traded to North Melbourne as part of a three-club deal.[8]