A rover and forward pocket, Heaver started his career at Melbourne and is often remembered for his debut game.
Playing against Carlton at the MCG, he kicked five goals and had 20 disposals to set up a win.
He played in the Grand Final against Essendon that season but finished in the losing team.
Heaver was traded to Port Adelaide for their inaugural year in the AFL and retired after the 1998 season.
[1] Heaver now lives in Canberra where he works for the Australian Federal Government.