What happens when an AFL premiership hero, fan favourite, and one of the most fearless defenders of the modern era sits down for an unfiltered conversation?

On this episode of Hear Me Roar, Kate and Tobi are joined by AFL legend Heath “Heater” Shaw – a player whose career was built on grit, instinct, and moments that live forever in footy folklore.

From the Collingwood premiership locker room to helping shape the culture at the GWS Giants, Heath built a career defined by courage, loyalty, and the kind of competitiveness you simply can’t teach.

But this conversation goes beyond the stats.

We dive into the mindset of elite athletes, the highs and lows of a life in professional sport, and the moments that shape champions long after the final siren.

And yes… we talk about that smother.

• 🏉 325 AFL games across Collingwood and GWS

• 🏆 2010 AFL Premiership player with Collingwood

• ⭐ All-Australian defender

• 🧱 42 career goals from defence

• 🎯 Averaged over 20 disposals per game across his career

• 🔥 Known for the “smother of the century” in the 2010 Grand Final replay

• 🧡 Vice-captain of the GWS Giants and a culture setter during their rise

Heath Shaw wasn’t just a player.
He was a competitor who played with instinct and heart.

• Fearless defender who attacked the contest

• Elite reader of the game

• Culture builder inside two AFL clubs

• A teammate who lifted standards around him

• One of the most entertaining personalities the AFL has seen

If you love leadership, high performance, sport, and the psychology of competition, this episode is a must-watch.

Think of it like sitting in the locker room after the game when the real stories come out.

• The truth about life inside an AFL premiership team

• The story behind the most famous smother in AFL history

• What separates good players from great competitors

• Lessons from playing 325 games at the highest level

• Life after football and what drives Heath now

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Heath Shaw by the NumbersWhat Heath Is Really AboutIn This Episode

Connect With Heath:

https://www.instagram.com/lordheathshaw/ 

Connect With Kate:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ 

Connect With Tobi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ 

Show Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heath_Shaw 

https://befitfood.com.au/ 

https://cubes.co/