Heath SHAW

2017 Digest:   Veteran defender rested for pre-season opener but has since returned and nothing to suggest he won’t star again as the “quarterback”.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Adel	Another enticing matchup against Eddie Betts, but lost out once again.	5
2	GCS	Spent a lot of time free in the back half and had some handy touches, but wasn’t overly prolific.	5
3	NM	Well on top of Thomas in a spirited duel, although subdued in his output after half time.	5
4	Port	Matched up on Gray, but injured ankle in third term and returned up forward. Got in the face of Clurey late, which wasn’t needed.	6
5	Syd	Tended to play deeper in defence than usual but kept a tight rein on Papley and others.	6
6	WB	Took Suckling and again was a prominent performer with his guile in the back half. Just did what was required when needed.	7
7	StK	Veteran rebounder did plenty of damage. Couple of errors in third term were costly. Ended night with 30 possessions.	7
8	Coll	At sea in first term as Elliott and Fasolo used their marking prowess but freed up by the Magpie “spitter” after quarter time.	4
9	Rich	Okay down back defensively on Lloyd and gave some drive.	6
10	WCE	Performed well and ran to give the team options.	6
11	Ess	Won the ball well down back, but also made a few little errors. Okay, but not his absolute best.	6
12	Carl	Yelled and screamed his way through the afternoon. Mixed good and bad but gather usual tally of touches.	6
13		Bye.
14	Bris	Quite night for the lively defender, not that it mattered.	4
15	Geel	Gave some cheek down back and was handy in final term when the game got super tense.	7
16	Haw	With no Zac Williams got more of the ball – had 10 in the first quarter. Crucial spoil late on the dangerous Breust.	7
17	Syd	His tackling and spoiling was a highlight early, but well contained despite 23 disposals.	5
18	Rich	Veteran waved and screamed his way through the afternoon. Tried hard and did what he could given side was under siege.	7
19	Frem	Was moved into the forward line in the last quarter, where he was ok. Very minimal impact on the day, though.	4
20	Melb	Manhandled Garlett all day to keep the ex-Blue scoreless. Reads the play so so well.	8
21	WB	Dunkley and others played defensively on him. Gave usual amount of lip to teammates and opponents.	5
22	WCE	Played as the loose man back and was able to repel numerous Eagle attacks. Goal saving tackle late on Cripps.	6
23	Geel	Half-back was never allowed to dictate the game from defence; 14 possessions and couple of clangers.	4
QF	Adel	Huge job on Betts and although he got a bit of the ball early, had his pants pulled down by the Crows maestro.	4
SF	WCE	Niggled away at Cripps and LeCras and was fair down back, but didn’t have a great deal to do.	5
PF	Rich	Veteran defender did what he could from the back half; 22 disposals and six marks.	6

2016 Season

1	Melb	Uncharacteristically missed targets, including one howler that cost a goal.	5
2	Geel	Made one horrible error. Kersten tried to niggle him off his game. Quiet by his standards.	4
3	Syd	Set up a lot of the Giants play out of the defensive half with 10 rebound-50s.	7
4	Port	Cleared the ball six times out of defence and took 10 marks.	5
5	StK	St Kilda found it nigh on impossible to get past him. Superb defensively and set up numerous attacks.	8
6	Haw	Good again in the back half. Just reads the play so well coming in and set up countless attacks.	7
7	Frem	Led the backline and was one of the better performers. Composed.	7
8	GCS	Rarely wastes a disposal out of defence and was able to break the lines with seven rebound-50s.	8
9	WB	Clinical performance roaming around the back half with a staggering 36 kicks and 14 rebounds.	10
10	Adel	Great as the plus-one, but struggled to stop Betts when matched one on one.	6
11	Geel	Apart from third term Cats did a reasonable job making him accountable. Didn’t control game.	6
12	Syd	Provided quality rebound of defence and three of his 10 marks were contested.	8
13	Ess	Ball use off on occasions but in the end proved a key player with poise off half back.	7
14	Carl	Impact in defensive half was nullified by White – really struggled to get involved.	4
16	Coll	Closely checked by negating Macaffer and couldn’t generate attacks.	4
17	Bris	Never overly worked and clean when under pressure.	5
18	Port	Took Wingard out of the game and had 10 rebound-50s.	8
19	Rich	Kept Rioli quiet and managed to find a heap of ball. 26 kicks, eight rebound-50s.	8
20	GCS	Not as prolific as usual, and not as effective with the footy.	4
21	WCE	Slow starter but got better as the game wore on without being at his absolute best.	6
22	Frem	Played the general role with in the back half. Led from the front.	7
23	NM	Didn’t allow Thomas/Anderson any room and was first-class with marshalling of defence.	8
QF	Syd	Constantly gained meterage running from half back and set tone for other backs.	7
PF	WB	Well restricted by Liberatore. Nine effective disposals and didn’t control backline.	4

2015 Season

1	StK	Some timely spoils but Saad dragged him out of the play all day.	5
2	Melb	Read play well at half back to provide support to fellow defenders.	7
3	Syd	Ran hard to be an option out of defence and among the better Giants.	7
4	GCS	Did what was needed down back and is relishing extra help in back half.	6
5	WCE	Really good. Had 29 possessions and was always in the game.	7
6	Haw	Provided good run out of defence and pressure was outstanding.	6
7	Carl	Mopped up well down back when Blues actually got into attack.	6
8	Adel	Stood Betts and whilst had troubles at times, his attack from defence was pivotal.	6
9	WB	Big first quarter and 15 kicks to half time. Kept ticking over.	7
10	Bris	A bit quieter this week but defensively was fairly solid.	6
11	Coll	Interesting duel with Elliott. Kept him off scoreboard for much of day, rebounded well.	7
12	NM	Kept Thomas goalless and racked up 30 possessions, 14 marks himself.	8
14	Rich	Along with Griffen he played a key role in keeping the opposition at bay.	8
15	StK	Consistent and fairly creative game running from half back.	6
16	GCS	Controlled things from the back half.	7
17	Geel	Team would have lost by a whole lot more if not for his performance.	8
18	Frem	Looked badly injured but played on and led backline well with 31 touches.	8
19	Ess	Provided rebound and drive from defence even when GWS were struggling. Star.	8
20	Port	Played a fantastic game between the arcs.	7
21	Syd	Giants’ best again in defence. Tried his best to hold Swans at bay.	7
22	Carl	Continued fine season down back. Defended and attacked with aplomb.	7
23	Melb	Made accountable by Harmes and wasn’t able to rebound as normal.	5

2014 Season

1	Syd	Experience showed in calmness down back.	5
2	StK	OK game off half back without starring.	5
3	Melb	Once again was constant drive force running off half back.	7
4	WB	Strong effort in the back half to be one of the Giants best.	7
5		Hamstring.
6	GCS	Valuable experience across half back and got 29 possessions.	7
7	Port	Eight one-percenters and five rebound 50s, is critical to the cause.	6
8	WCE	Beaten in defence by LeCras and wasn’t able to set up attacking moves.	4
10	Rich	Shadowed by Morris as a defensive forward and had his run limited.	5
11	Haw	Gave plenty of drive down back. Did miss one soda goal.	7
12	Ess	All but one of 31 disposals were kicks and worked well.	6
13	Bris	Had to contend with negating Golby but was a source of drive.	7
14	Carl	Provided excellent run out of defence in his battle with Ed Curnow.	7
15	Syd	Copped a heavy hit from Tippett early and didn't return from concussion.	3
16	NEAFL	Big improvement on last week. 25 possessions, two goals.	–
17		Concussion.
18		Concussion.
19	Rich	Provided drive off half back on return but was a touch loose defensively.	5
20	NM	Freed up off half back and given lost of room. One of the Giants’ best.	7
21	Melb	Provided steadying presence all over the field. Used ball well when he got it.	7
22	Coll	Macaffer went to him until doing his knee. Wasn’t his best evening.	4
23	WB	One of the Giants’ best in defence. Rebound and run set up early lead.	8
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1		Ill.
2	Carl	Moved from defence to a wing and had a big third term to sway momentum.	7
3	Haw	Struggled all day to get into situations to create play from half back.	4
4	Rich	Especially good when caught one-out against bigger opponents at times.	6
5	Ess	Among best with five rebounds, eight contested poss and poise in the back half.	8
6	StK	Brilliant first half was key when side under siege. Kept Milne to one goal.	8
7	Frem	Huge start but Ballantyne got inside his head. Mixed brilliance with ill discipline.	6
8		Suspended.
9		Hamstring.
10	Bris	Subdued first half when tagged but found more of it after main break.	5
11	Melb	Rebounded brilliantly (14 disp first half). Class player all day.	6
12	WB	Shook off Addison’s attentions. Continually cut off Dogs’ attacks	8
14	Port	Had hands full with Monfries and provided little run out of defence.	3
15	Carl	Had Betts and one mistake aside he was superb defending and attacking.	8
16	Adel	Allowed himself to get frustrated with umpiring, cut through at times, made blues.	4
17	GCS	Looked a little flustered after a good start; made some uncharacteristic errors.	5
18	GWS	Barked instructions in defence then gave plenty of drive while keeping Smith quiet.	7
19	Ess	Had Kommer covered and excellent defensively. Eight tackles.	7
20	Syd	Lacked his usual impact off half back in a quiet performance.	4
21	Haw	Just one touch in the first half and appeared frustrated with Whitecross’ attention.	3
22	WCE	Interesting match-up on Darling for long periods and did the job brilliantly.	7
23	NM	Took Thomas (three goals) and did a reasonable job stopping him. Not a lot of run.	5
EF	Port	Lost his temper again and cost team goals. Didn’t seem comfortable defending deep.	3
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	Haw	Huge early then Bateman and Osborne nullified his influence.	5
2	Rich	Jackson went to him early as negating forward. OK without starring.	5
3	Carl	The Pies’ only source of defensive drive. Managed a goal too.	7
6	WB	Kicked two goals, laid a key tackle and was a handy contributor on return.	7
7	Bris	One of the best intercepting attacks and charging off half back.	8
8	Geel	Patrolled defence as spare man and did it superbly – 11 intercepts.	8
9	Adel	Struggled with a leg injury but soldiered on with a brave performance.	8
13	WCE	Superb second half once moved from wing to his natural habitat – defence.	6
14	Frem	Disposal count down but contributed something with four rebound 50s.	5
15	Carl	Armfield played defensively on him. Worked hard nevertheless.	7
16	Geel	Run and drive from the back half a key to the victory – 12 rebound 50s.	9
17	Haw	Lewis not only contained him but kicked goals on him. Not a great day.	5
18	GWS	Unhappy after the game but he was harsh on himself.	6
19	StK	Closing speed and timely spoils were first class and critical in a tight game.	7
20	Syd	Had an entertaining duel with Smith.	6
21	NM	Outmarked by Hansen in goalsquare as Kangas made move in second.	5
22	WCE	Solid in defence. The main avenue out of the backline.	6
23	Ess	In 150th pitted against Stanton at bounce. Not a big night. Goaled late.	5
QF	Haw	Crunched first quarter. To wing in second term then forward.	5
SF	WCE	His willingness to attack was critical to defence. Rock solid all night.	7
PF	Syd	Brilliant early and ran tirelessly.	7