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Shelley Heath-Barker

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Opposition players overlook Heath-Barker at their own peril - standing at only 160cm, the midfielder is a former Australian taekwondo champion and a fierce competitor. In the top 10 in the AFLW for tackles in 2025, Heath-Barker’s crunching hits are a trademark of her game. Drafted by the Dees at pick No.44 in the 2018 AFLW Draft, Heath-Barker is as consistent as they come, playing double figure outings in each of the past six seasons. More midfield time led to a significant jump in average disposals in 2025, increasing her output from just over ten touches to 16.2 disposals per game.
Shelley Heath-Barker
Opposition players overlook Heath-Barker at their own peril - standing at only 160cm, the midfielder is a former Australian taekwondo champion and a fierce competitor. In the top 10 in the AFLW for tackles in 2025, Heath-Barker’s crunching hits are a trademark of her game. Drafted by the Dees at pick No.44 in the 2018 AFLW Draft, Heath-Barker is as consistent as they come, playing double figure outings in each of the past six seasons. More midfield time led to a significant jump in average disposals in 2025, increasing her output from just over ten touches to 16.2 disposals per game.
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Premiership
Years award won:
2022 (S7)
Trademark Player
Years award won:
2022 (S6)
AFLW 22Under22 Side
Years award won:
2022 (S6)

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  • 01:36

    In and Out | Demon Duel

    Olivia Purcell and Shelley Heath-Barker go head-to-head in a game of Demon Duel. In Game 3, they test each other's hearing and balance.

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  • 01:37
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    Demon Duel | Cup Chaos

    Olivia Purcell and Shelley Heath-Barker go head-to-head in a game of Demon Duel. In Game 2, they test each other's balance, and patience.

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  • 02:03
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    Demon Duel | The Name Game

    Olivia Purcell and Shelley Heath-Barker go head-to-head in a game of Demon Duel. In Game One, they put their knowledge to the test with the Name Game.

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  • 00:33
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    Match Day

    Elevated heart rate ends gun Dee’s day in worrying blow

    Shelley Heath is ruled out of the contest after copping a heavy knock at the end of the first term

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  • 02:17
    Match Day
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    AFLW | Post-match Interview| Shelley Heath

    Shelley Heath joins us post-match after our first hit out against Carlton.

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  • 00:51

    Lil and Ben | 'Foghorn'

    Shelley's sister Tara gives us an insight into what it's like sharing a roof with the girl they call 'Foghorn'.

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  • 04:23

    Lil's Quiz | Shelley Heath v Sarah Lampard

    It's a music themed edition of Lil's Quiz, with some of the girls' teammates helping out with the questions

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  • 02:04

    AFLW Best and Fairest | Winner | Shelley Scott

    Congratulations to Melbourne's AFLW Best and Fairest winner Shelley Scott.

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  • 01:53

    AFLW | Debut Surprise

    Shelley Heath was surprised by her debut announcement.

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