Nick Shipley (born 25 June 1999) is an

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er who currently serves as the captain of the

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in the

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(VFL). He previously played professionally for the

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in the

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(AFL). Shipley made his debut in round 6 against the

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at Spotless Stadium. He was the first graduate of the Giants Academy from the

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region to play for GWS. Shipley grew up in Campbelltown and originally wanted to play for

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club

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. His mother Jessica was born in

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and moved to Sydney as a child. He was recruited by the Giants Academy and drafted by GWS in the

2017 AFL Draft The 2017 AFL draft consisted of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) traded and recruited players following the completion of the 2017 AFL season. Additions to each club's playing list are not allowed ...

with pick 64 as an academy selection. He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2021 AFL season, finishing with a total of 6 senior AFL games Ahead of the

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, Shipley was appointed as the captain of the Sydney Swans reserves team.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Shipley, Nick 1999 births Living people Australian rules footballers from New South Wales Greater Western Sydney Giants players Sydney Swans players St George AFC players Sportspeople from Campbelltown, New South Wales