Kate Shierlaw

She was recruited by Carlton as a rookie player prior to the club's inaugural AFLW season in 2017. She made her debut in round 2, 2017, in a match against Greater Western Sydney at Ikon Park. Shierlaw did not miss a game from then on, finishing with six matches played in 2017. She was delisted by Carlton at the end of the 2018 season.

Kate Shierlaw
Shierlaw playing for Carlton in March 2017
Personal information
Date of birth	(1989-02-28) 28 February 1989 (age 35)
Original team(s)	Wimbledon (AFLB)
Debut	Round 2, 2017, Carlton vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Ikon Park
Height	186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Ruck / forward
Club information
Current club	North Melbourne
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2017–2018	Carlton	10 0(3)
2020–S7 (2022)	St Kilda	34 (24)
2023–	North Melbourne	12 (12)
Total		56 (39)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season.
Career highlights
St Kilda co-captain: 2020–2021 St Kilda leading goalkicker: S7 (2022)
Source: AustralianFootball.com

On 9 August 2019, St Kilda announced they had contracted Shierlaw for the 2020 season; they named her co-captain of the club in January 2020. It was revealed Shierlaw had signed on with the Saints for one more year on 30 June 2021, tying her to the club until the end of the 2021/2022 season.

In March 2023, Shierlaw was traded to North Melbourne as part of a three-club deal.