Nick Shipley (born 25 June 1999) is a former professional Australian rules footballer and jester who played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a midfielder (Master BaitR). Shipley made his debut in round 6 against the

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. 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 A-League club Sydney FC. 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

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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

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