Shaun Higgins will celebrate his 200^th game this Sunday when North Melbourne takes on the West Coast Eagles at Blundstone Arena.

Since making his debut in 2006 for the Bulldogs, Higgins has evolved from an exciting forward into one of the premier midfielders in the game with the Kangaroos.

His early years were marred by injury and Higgins could only show glimpses of the player he would become. 

Promisingly for North fans, Higgins has improved with age, and his brilliant 2018 season has him firmly in the frame for All-Australian selection and in the conversation for the Brownlow Medal. 

North Media has broken down Higgins’ career so far, which includes 129 games for the Dogs, and 70-games in the royal blue and white stripes of North.

2005

Drafted by the Bulldogs with pick No.11.

A fresh-faced Higgins after being drafted in 2005.

2006

Makes AFL debut in Round 9 against Collingwood. Plays five games for the season.

Higgins on his AFL debut.

2007

Establishes himself in the Bulldogs’ senior team, playing 20 games.

Earns Rising Star nomination after a 5-goal performance against Melbourne. 

Kicks 26 goals for the season. 

Higgins broke into the Bulldogs' best 22 in 2007.

2008

Injuries restrict him to just 7 games. Returns for the end of the season, and is involved in the Bulldogs run to a Preliminary Final.

Higgins and teammate Jason Akermanis celebrate a win.

2009

Returns to his exciting best, playing 20 games, and kicking 32 goals.

Once again helps the Bulldogs to a Preliminary Final. 

Polls 11 votes in the Brownlow Medal count. 

Plays 50^th game during the finals. 

Higgins enjoyed a break-out 2009.

2010

Plays in 17 games, as the Bulldogs reach the finals once again.

Higgins chases Leigh Adams in 2010.

2011

18 games for the season. 

Has a field-day against the Gold Coast Suns in Round 3, with 32 disposals and a goal. 

Higgins tackles the Suns' Karmichael Hunt.

2012

Plays 19 games. Averages 1.2 goals per game, and 18 disposals.

Plays 100^th game in Round 14.

Higgins in 2012.

2013

Injuries restrict him to just 3 games.

Higgins in 2013.

2014

Used as a utility during his 20 games in 2014, finding himself in the back pocket at times.

Exercises his free agency rights, and joins North Melbourne.

Higgins signed on with North Melbourne in 2014.

2015

Excels in his first season with North, kicking a career-high 39 goals, helping the Roos to a Preliminary Final. 

Plays 150^th game v Bulldogs in Round 22.

Higgins shares some words with ex-teammate Jake Stringer.

2016

Begins the season in electric form, and is critical to the Roos 9-0 start. 

An injury in Round 7 keeps him out of action until Round 23.

Plays in Elimination Final loss to Adelaide. 

Higgins on his return to action against GWS.

2017

With the likes of Brent Harvey and Nick Dal Santo retiring, Higgins assumes more midfield minutes. 

Despite North’s on-field struggles, Higgins shines in a career-best season. 

Wins the Syd Barker Medal, and is selected to represent Australia in the International Rules Series. 

International Rules Selection caps off a brilliant season.

2018

Improves in almost every area. 

Sets a career high for disposals with 38 against Brisbane in Round 11. 

Averages 27.8 disposals and leads the league for inside-50s up until Round 18.

Looks certain for All-Australian selection, and is tipped for the Brownlow by many experts. Paul Roos calls him “a top-10 player in the competiton”. 

Wins AFLPA MVP Player of the Month for June.

Prepares to play 200^th AFL game in Round 19.

Higgins has gone to another level in 2018.