Heath Black was born on 28 May 1979 and is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Fremantle and St Kilda in the Australian Football League.
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Heath Black was a vital part of the Saints' midfield during his relatively brief time there, and at the end of 2003 requested to be released so he could go back to Perth.
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However, the Saints lodged the trade request after the deadline and Heath Black stayed on with St Kilda for another season.
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In 2005, Heath Black was one of the few consistent players in a mediocre season for Fremantle.
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Heath Black finished fourth behind Peter Bell, Shane Parker and Matthew Pavlich, in the count for the club's best and fairest award, the Doig Medal.
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Heath Black represented Australia in the 2005 International Rules series against Ireland.
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On 6 August 2008, Heath Black announced his retirement from the AFL due to a combination of hip and shoulder injuries.
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Whilst Hocking's name change only lasted for a week, Heath Black's would have lasted for the entire 2006 AFL season as part of a promotion with Ribena.
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However, Heath Black was involved in a fight at the Perth Cup on New Year Day 2006 and subsequently charged with assault occasioning bodily harm, obstructing police and assaulting a female police officer The name change promotion did not eventuate.
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In June 2006 Heath Black pleaded guilty to all charges and was fined $5000.
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Between 2007 and 2009 Heath Black was charged in numerous alcohol related driving and violence offences.
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Heath Black revealed in October 2009 that he suffered from anxiety and depression.
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Heath Black has started to work with the AFL Players Association to educate young people about mental health.