Shane Savage


Shane Savage is an Australian rules footballer, currently playing with the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Early life

Born in New Zealand, Savage moved to Australia as a boy. His father is Māori and his mother is European New Zealander.

Playing career

Hawthorn (2009–2013)

He was drafted by Hawthorn from the Dandenong Stingrays with the 75th selection in the 2008 AFL Draft. Savage plays as a medium-sized midfielder and wore the number 21 guernsey at Hawthorn.
Savage made his debut against Adelaide on the MCG on 14 August 2009. Savage had 4 kicks and 3 handpasses, he also kicked a point.
Savage was nominated for the 2011 AFL Rising Star after Hawthorn's round 8 game against St Kilda. Savage had 26 disposals, 14 marks and kicked 2 goals in Hawthorn's 30 point win.
In the 2013 trade period, Savage was traded to with Pick 17 for ruckman Ben McEvoy.

St Kilda (2014–present)

Savage made his debut for St Kilda in round 1 of 2014 against.

Personal life

In January 2015, Shane's partner Sarah gave birth to their first child, a son.