Universal Love Thank you Heath Shaw.

[Old Spice]

Surprised to see the universal love for Heath. He was a player Collingwood invested in heavily with all the off field issues (betting saga, drink drive offences etc) and then decides to leave. Didnt even show up to the Copeland, when at that time he was still a contracted Collingwood footballer.

Hell, we are even paying some of his contract to play against us this year. Just shows how much he burnt the Collingwood bridge for a few extra bucks.

Gave us a great GF moment, and seven-eight years of great service but he is no better than Dale Thomas in my mind.

His brain farts were always competing with his ability, but he was never a money grubber. I think this hurt him which says a lot. Thomas was a great player but he calculated his last contract in sync with Free Agency, wanting to stay fresh etc. Like Franklin he wanted good coin but didn't want to go to a struggling team.

 

[Old Spice]

I doubt it. We sacked him, his brother and his uncle and we reputedly reneged on a coaching offer back in the day for his father when he was coaching Preston. I am not sure about his other uncle (Neville) who went to SA with John Cahil. He may be the only Shaw not dirty on Collingwood but I wouldn't bet on it.

So Tony Shaw hates Collingwood? It didn't happen post Rhyce and I doubt it will happen post Heath.

Tony recognised Heath had f*cked up, even though he thought moving Heath on was a mistake. Collingwood has been mother's milk for the Shaws and I doubt very much that the family will be dark on Collingwood.

 

[the mighty T]

I understand why he's gone and how its best for both parties and how we have been well compensated.. but I properly hate this. Gunna miss ya Heath

 

[ipswichpies]

Collingwood and Buckley certainly did put him on the outer but his own attitude contributed to it as much as anything,I am just glad we have done very well from the deal and at the end of day the club is what matters most.

 

[Da Main Man]

Fukin bullshit

Heater you're a Champ!

 

[Cory]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Bloody scum

 

[Jonno94]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Bloody scum

Mods.

 

[Cory]

Mods.

It's a pisstake.

 

[Jonno94]

It's a pisstake.

Too soon.

 

[jmac70]

Sad to see Heater go. His passion for the black and white will never be questioned. Hope he does well. Thanks for the memories.

 

[loki04]

Great player and gave our club everything he had will be missed.

Cheers Heater and I hope you drop Monfries with a right hook next time you 2 meet he basically sealed your fate.

 

[jimmy35]

All the best Heater, loved watching you over the years and your Collingwood passion.
Gun player.

Hope you make the most of your GWS career.

 

[DinoSoar]

Shame he had to go, was a little surprised that he was shown the door as it seemed a bit brutal at the time but it appears to be for the best for all concerned and certainly a win/win outcome.

All the very best Heater, enjoyed watching you play and think you've been an outstanding contributor to the team and will bring a huge amount of experience to the GWS kids. You've been an absolute champion

 

[datwhitey]

Shame he had to go, was a little surprised that he was shown the door as it seemed a bit brutal at the time but it appears to be for the best for all concerned and certainly a win/win outcome.

All the very best Heater, enjoyed watching you play and think you've been an outstanding contributor to the team and will bring a huge amount of experience to the GWS kids. You've been an absolute champion

+1

 

[UpTheMags]

I'll miss you Shaw! Only respect, one of my absolute favourites over the years. The personality just made him better. That smother will be the greatest moment of football until the day I die

 

[doodles98]

I'm not happy about you going Heater... not happy at all. Shouldn't have ever come to this! but best of luck and break a leg baby!!!

 

[okeydoke7]

Now that he is playing for GWS I am glad that I will likely see him less.

Every time I see him I think of that bloody smother and that bloody Grand Final Replay.

So on that basis, for the move: THANK YOU HEATH SHAW.

 

[doodles98]

The best part is he's gone to a team that wont do us any damage. Well done Heater!

really? I think by 2015 they'll be doing everyone all kinds of damage!

 

[BazzaTheBogan]

Always a Pies legend to me Heater.
Wish nothing but the best for you at the Giants.

+1

 

[doodles98]

Heath Shaw gave us THE greatest Collingwood Grand Final moment in televised history.

Will always be a favorite son.

Phil Manassa's goal, Daicos's first qtr goal, Gavin Brown running back onto the ground and confronting Daniher, and Heath Shaw's smother. I choose Daicos's goal in 1990 because I was there and it was really freaky.. had no right to kick it and my mate got so excited he accidentally smacked an Essendon supporter in the back of the head when he jumped up to celebrate and we nearly got in a punch up which made it all the better as a memory somehow... Heater's smother is second though.... excuse me indulging myself here...

 

[motr]

Ray, Tony, Neville, Rhyce, Brayden, Heath..............

and then there were none

I want to like this but it doesn't seem appropriate.

At least we still have a Shaw on our books.

 

[Big Bryza]

So much love for Heater and very sad to see him go. Will never forget that smother. Good luck at the Giants and thanks for the memories.

 

[Lockyer24]

Heath you will have unlimited free beers when you finish up and come back in Melbourne.
Got the best out of yourself and the ultimate prize from small beginnings.
Hopefully the lessons learnt in the last two years allow you to mature and eventually get you into a leadership role up at GWS like I believe you always have been capable of.

 

[Tbone McGraw]

I tend to believe in karma, or more people getting what they deserve.

In this case, karma was Heath getting a great contract at GWS for everything he did for us.

I was shocked when I heard we wanted him gone, but back the club and we did very well getting Adams for him.

 

[speedytiger]

Didn't want to lose him as i think heaps of us here underrate him. He is a very versatile player but most importantly a very good one. Sad day for me. I hope Adams can play