22 Facts About Shaun Higgins

Shaun Higgins was born on 4 March 1988 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League.

Shaun Higgins is a dual Syd Barker Medallist and was selected in the 2018 All-Australian team.

Shaun Higgins received a nomination for the 2007 AFL Rising Star award in round 8 of the 2007 season.

Shaun Higgins was raised in Geelong, Victoria and attended St Joseph's College.

Shaun Higgins was the Geelong Falcons' best onballer and was projected to be a top-ten selection in the 2005 AFL draft, but fell to pick 11, the Western Bulldogs's first selection.

Shaun Higgins managed to make his debut in his first season, against Collingwood.

Shaun Higgins played mostly as a small forward then but suffered a season-ending elbow injury in round 13 against the West Coast Eagles, ruling him out of that year's finals campaign.

Shaun Higgins proved a handy Goal Kicker up forward that could take a good mark and set up players for a Goal.

Shaun Higgins was the Round 8 nominee for the 2007 NAB Rising Star award.

Shaun Higgins's Season was cut short in round 2 with a Broken Ankle against Melbourne when he landed on it coming down from a Marking contest.

Shaun Higgins learned a valuable lesson that year and it has made him a better Footballer.

Shaun Higgins had a brilliant pre-season that was up there with Daniel Cross and Matthew Boyd in the time trials.

Shaun Higgins is touted as being a potential captain of the Club.

Shaun Higgins had a solid 2009 season but had hamstring troubles that put a damper on his performance.

Shaun Higgins has the ability of kicking both feet and has great speed.

Shaun Higgins is a very fit onballer that can run all day.

Shaun Higgins signed a contract extension midway through the season.

On 3 October 2014, Shaun Higgins signed with the North Melbourne Football Club as a restricted free agent after the Western Bulldogs decided not to match the Kangaroos' offer.

Shaun Higgins had a stellar first season with North Melbourne, playing 24 games and kicking 39 goals.

Shaun Higgins was one of their most consistent players all year playing as a high half forward.

Shaun Higgins returned in round 23 and played in the losing elimination final.

Shaun Higgins played every match for the 2017 season apart from the round five match against Fremantle to go on and win his first best and fairest, the Syd Barker Medal.