Shaun BURGOYNE

2017 Digest:   At 34 he led charge in opening JLT win over Cats, such is his professionalism. Defying age and getting on with it.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Ess	Kept McDonald-Tipungwuti off the scoreboard then shifted into attack late. One of the Hawks’ best on the night.	7
2	Adel	Veteran didn’t have the pop in his play required to rest the momentum off the Crows. Just another player today.	5
3	GCS	Swung into attack to try and spark Hawks but the ball hardly got down there.	5
4	Geel	Veteran playmaker tried his backside off in a handy display that featured six clearances and four tackles.	6
5	WCE	Started forward and got a lot of ball then went behind the ball at stages too when required. Influential throughout.	7
6	StK	Thrown around in a number of positions but didn’t have his normal influence. Made some uncharacteristic errors.	5
7	Melb	Reason they call him “Silk”. Showed class each time he got it and one goal was an absolute ripper from 50 metres.	8
8	Bris	His 19 possessions were almost all perfect. Business like performance going at 90 per cent efficiency.	6
9	Coll	Half back with stints through the middle, but output a little flat (14 possessions).	3
10	Syd	At his clutch best again. Two goals were huge in the context of the game, and rarely made an error.	8
11	Port	Smooth mover rarely found the space to hurt Power and ended night with a total of 13 effective disposals.	4
12	GCS	Battled hard both midfield and forward for 24 touches and four inside-50s. Handy but certainly didn’t star.	6
13		Bye.
14	Adel	Old legs, quick brain and hands, hasn’t lost any of his footy smarts.	7
15	Coll	Playing game 333 he again produced some highlights, including one goal that was like a chip over the goalkeeper.	8
16	GWS	23 disposals and seven clearances including four bursts out of the centre. Deserves to go on next year if he wants to.	7
17	Geel	Veteran tried hard but not all went right for him; 19 disposals but no inside-50s and one goal.	5
18	Frem	Took time to get into the game but when he did, he put his teammates into a good position.	5
19	Syd	Constantly got forward of the Swans all night, another masterful performance against the red and white.	9
20	Rich	Really quiet first half then found some form after half time. Ended with 21 disposals but only 12 effective.	5
21	NM	Quiet day for Silk, but still impacted with two goals.	4
22	Carl	Threatened to take the game away from the Blues with a strong last term. Always damaging.	7
23	WB	Hit target with all 12 touches in first half and then effort petered out for 21 total possessions. Handy without starring.	6

2016 Season

1	Geel	Played a role in dragging them back into the contest but gave away four frees.	6
2	WCE	Got better as the game wore on at half back. Rarely wasted a possession as ever.	7
3	WB	Worked hard with a game-high 10 tackles. As always, cool in a crisis.	7
4	StK	A bit quieter this week but still influential when given space.	6
5	Adel	In his 300th game the Hawk champ maintained high standard of pressure and output.	5
6	GWS	Didn’t have his typical impact driving the ball forward.	4
7	Rich	Lifted in strong second half and involved in plenty of attacking moves.	7
8	Frem	Not a big game by his high standards.	4
9	Syd	Can always be relied upon for a contribution and was handy down back.	5
10	Bris	Solid in the backline and helped out in the midfield. Laid seven tackles, had five inside-50s.	7
11	Melb	Quiet day at half back but did the right thing when needed.	4
13	NM	Moved into middle to stem North’s early flow and did well. Went to Harvey later on.	7
14	GCS	Veteran playmaker had a quiet one. Only goal came in final term. Two inside-50s.	4
16	Port	Pushed forward late in the game for a great goal after some Rioli magic.	7
17	Syd	Two brilliant goals in final term and nine clearances. A star who played like one.	8
18	Rich	Used ball with care and iced game with four inside-50s and six tackles.	7
19	Carl	Huge last term when the game up for grabs. Made all the right decisions.	8
20	Melb	Among the better Hawks with his poise and two-way play. Six tackles.	7
21	NM	Didn’t star but played his role from half back. Ball use superb throughout.	6
22	WCE	Kicked 2.2 from 25 touches. Also laid seven tackles.	7
23	Coll	Stepped it up when the game was on the line in the final term. Key player.	7
QF	Geel	Did the big things when it mattered – including big final term goal. All class.	6
SF	WB	Used the ball brilliantly and dangerous throughout.	8

2015 Season

1	Geel	Really good when game was at its hottest and did his job with little fuss.	6
2	Ess	Numbers look good but didn’t have his typical incisive touches going forward.	5
3	WB	OK contributor.	5
4	Port	Struggled to impose himself on the game.	5
5	NM	Kept Nahas quiet and was effective when he had the ball.	6
6	GWS	Used the ball beautifully out of the back half in a clinical display.	7
7	Melb	Silky smooth in possession and never flustered.	7
8	Syd	Poise and polish a highlight. One dash late in the game was all class.	6
9	GCS	Handy player whose input never falls below a high level.	6
10	StK	Kept a tight rein on Billings and sacrificed his own game.	6
12	Adel	Continued to defy his age with another scintillating display.	7
13	Ess	Apart from one dash he endured a quiet day. Rarely around the ball.	4
14	Coll	On top of Fasolo in defence.	6
15	Frem	Wasn’t asked to do a great deal across half back. Good in what he did.	5
16	Syd	Used predominantly behind the ball effectively, particularly early.	5
17	Carl	One of few Hawks to have a quiet one but contributed when needed.	5
18	Rich	Stepped up to win plenty of the ball – six inside-50s and five clearances.	7
19	WCE	All class and lifted when it really mattered.	6
20	Geel	Handy but not at his line-breaking best. Only one inside-50.	5
21	Port	Touches oozed class as always and drifted forward to be dangerous in attack.	7
22	Bris	Did what he typically does. Classy with ball in hand and kicked running goal.	7
23	Carl	Used in attack again and did a bit before being subbed out at half time.	3
QF	WCE	Two final-quarter goals but just four kicks in opening three quarters.	3
SF	Adel	More disposals in first term than he had in first three last week. Great response.	7
PF	Frem	Played back at times and got involved but not a huge influence.	5
GF	WCE	Finals master was uncompromising in defence and creative as well.	7

2014 Season

1	Bris	Played a strong hand in the Hawks win, especially in the second term.	6
2	Ess	Played predominantly forward and efficient with everything he did.	7
3	Frem	Went to defence on Ballantyne. Did everything required as he usually does.	6
4	GCS	Picked up heaps of the ball early in defence and went about his business.	7
5	Geel	Steady without starring in variety of roles. Six tackles and one inside-50.	5
6	Rich	In his 250th AFL game was his normal calm and efficient self.	7
7	StK	Started in middle. Best on ground with totally polished display.	8
8	Syd	Threatened to be the difference then Bird shut him out in final term.	7
10	Port	Kept fighting til the end and produced two quality goals late in game.	7
11	GWS	Quiet. Little or no influence. Only three inside-50s and no goals.	3
12	WCE	Well contained, Had 18 disposals and six of them were in the first term.	5
13	Carl	Key was fact he had seven of his 18 touches when game on line in final term.	6
14	Coll	Switched between midfield and defence but struggled to make an impact.	6
15	GCS	Skills came to the fore in trying conditions.	6
16	NM	One of better performed Hawks and managed to break shackles.	5
17	Adel	Planted himself at half back and pushed forward for a long goal.	6
18	Syd	When it mattered he stepped up without being devastating.	6
19	WB	Constantly slipped tackles and broke clear with good usage.	7
20	Melb	Didn’t star but played his role and barely made an error.	6
21	Frem	Used it well but drifted in and out of game. Lifted late.	7
22	Geel	What he did had some polish about it but not a huge a game.	6
23	Coll	Ball use and work-rate first class in a brilliant tune-up for finals.	7
QF	Geel	Not massive numbers but what he did do was influential – especially late.	7
SF		-
PF	Port	Began on Neade and although not a big game, did some telling things.	5
GF	Syd	Skill to pinpoint virtually every delivery that comes from five GFs. Massive early.	8

2013 Season

1	Geel	Great opening half (16 touches) then fell away a little when Cats on top.	6
2	WCE	Polished work in first term helped materially towards win	6
3	Coll	Seven tackles and three goals a highlight of a solid, four-quarter effort.	8
4	Frem	One of the Hawks best. Classy effort from a silky player.	8
5	NM	Hard-working all day in midfield and was among best.	7
6	Adel	Only three disposals until half time but responded well in the second half.	5
7	Syd	Stout across half back without setting the world on fire.	5
8	GWS	Plenty of the ball and generated constant drive.	7
9	GCS	Most consistent Hawk for first three quarters then had quiet final term.	7
10	Melb	Creative game when he was around the footy. A goal and two goal assists.	6
12	Carl	Beaten in air a few times down back by Rowe. Not his finest performance.	4
13	WCE	Used in variety of roles but work around packs first rate – three clearances.	6
14	Bris	Matched on Rockliff for most of the day and contributed well.	7
15	Geel	Really struggled. Just the eight effective disposals and only one inside-50.	3
16	Port	Fired up his old team with a hip and shoulder on Logan.	6
17		Suspended.
18		Suspended.
19	Rich	Battled hard in a variety of positions. Team-high seven tackles, five inside-50s.	6
20	StK	Sunders lined up on him but he dictated terms.	7
21	Coll	Tight rein on Blair and used ball well in limited touches.	5
22	NM	Had hands full with Bastinac in third. Collected 20 disposals without starring.	5
23	Syd	Prolific ball-winner from defence.	7
QF	Syd	Went forward in second quarter. Accomplished finals player and did it well.	6
SF
PF	Geel	Brilliant at finish and was a major factor in win.	8
GF	Frem	Always had the clamps on Ballantyne and Pearce as well as creating himself.	6

2012 Season

1	Coll	Really slow start but warmed up. Kicked huge 70-metre goal at key time.	4
2	Geel	In backline early and won 10 touches by half-time. Strong last quarter.	7
3	Adel	Quiet day by his standards.	3
4	WCE	Used the ball well but didn’t have a huge impact.	5
5	Syd	Flying start with five touches in first four minutes and had a good day.	6
6	StK	Cool head under pressure on occasions. Doesn’t waste too many kicks.	5
7	Melb	Steady game.	5
8	Frem	De Boer matched up with him. Wasn’t a factor.	4
9	Rich	Tigers matched a variety of players to him. Many of his disposals under duress.	6
10	NM	Rebounded well from defence and did well in one-on-one contests.	6
11	Port	Unjustly booed every time he collected a possession but it didn’t deter him.	6
12	Bris	Raines tracked him early. Strong first half.	7
14	Carl	Initially on wing against McLean then to Betts where he did a fine job.	7
16	WB	Moved off Higgins after he kicked three goals. Not his greatest day.	4
17	Coll	Quiet day for him but it mattered little. OK in a defensive forward role.	5
18	Ess	Very low key deep in defence.	4
19	Geel	Improved effort included two goals. Great final term nearly got side home.	7
20	Port	Had 16 touches and was OK without having a huge influence.	5
21	GCS	Picked up Ablett when the champ went into forward half	5
22	Syd	Huge. Key goal late after grabbing 7 clearances and 16 contested possessions.	8
23	WCE	Good form continues. Clean hands a feature, particularly down back.	6
QF	Coll	Gave zero in opening half (4 disp) then workrate lifted to help side get on top.	4
PF	Adel	Worked well down back and made crucial break from centre for late goal.	6
GF	Syd	Started on the much bigger Pyke. Excellent second half on ball.	6