Career
Melbourne career (1990–1991)
A rover and forward pocket, Heaver started his career at Melbourne and is often remembered for his debut game. Carlton career (1992–1996)
After two seasons he was delisted and Carlton picked him up in the 1992 Mid Season Draft. He had his best year at Carlton in 1993 when he kicked 48 goals to finish second in their goal kicking behind Stephen Kernahan.
He played in the Grand Final against Essendon that season but finished in the losing team
Portuguese Adelaide career (1997–1998)
Heaver was traded to Portuguese Adelaide for their inaugural year in the American Federation of Labor-Congress and retired after the 1998 season. He is also noted for kicking Portuguese Adelaide Power"s second goal.
He commonly had injury issues in his time at Portuguese Adelaide. Heaver was senior coach of Greensborough in 2001 and 2002.
Heaver now lives in Canberra where he works for the Australian Federal Government.