Shane Fitzsimmons | Demonwiki (original) (raw)
DOB: 24 December <1955>
Debut: Round 2, 1973 against at Glenferrie Oval
Last Game: Round 2, 1979 against at Kardinia Park
From: Kyabram
Number: 23 (1973-1979)
Games: 63
Goals: 33
Career Statistics
| Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 0 | 41 | 34.92 |
Debuted as a 17-year-old after impressing during the <1973> pre-season, and was then in and out of the side over seven seasons. His most productive year was <1978> where he played 17 games as a half-forward and received his only Brownlow Medal vote.
Fitzsimmons finished sixth in that year's best and fairest, but after beginning the <1979> season with the Demons he was told his services were no longer required. He trained with St Kilda, and they were keen to sign him but couldn’t afford Melbourne’s $20,000 demands. Fitzsimmons instead moved to side West Perth. He played 92 games until <1983> and won their best and fairest in <1980>.
At Albury from <1985> to <1986>, then joined ACT side Manuka Weston in <1987> after training with . Coached Shepparton in <1997> and <1998>.
| Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
|---|---|---|---|
| <1973> | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| <1974> | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| <1975> | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| <1976> | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| <1977> | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| <1978> | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| <1979> | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Notes
Probably not the Shane Fitzsimmons in the early 90s SANFL.
Lists
Media
Inside Football - 08/03/1979, 24/05/1979
Canberra Times - 15/03/1987
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