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Heath SHAW
#23 GWS Giants
Age: 33 |
Games: 263 | Born: Nov 27, 2020 |
Height: 183 |
Weight: 86 |
Position: |
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 |
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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 |
1. | CROUCH, Matt | Adel | 189 |
2. | MARTIN, Dustin | Rich | 186 |
3. | KELLY, Joshua | GWS | 184 |
4. | DANGERFIELD, Patrick | Geel | 175 |
5. | LAIRD, Rory | Adel | 172 |
6. | WARD, Callan | GWS | 172 |
7. | MITCHELL, Tom | Haw | 171 |
8. | DUNCAN, Mitch | Geel | 170 |
9. | COTCHIN, Trent | Rich | 167 |
10. | RANCE, Alex | Rich | 167 |
11. | SHIEL, Dylan | GWS | 166 |
12. | WINES, Ollie | Port | 165 |
13. | JACOBS, Sam | Adel | 162 |
14. | TUOHY, Zach | Geel | 161 |
15. | OLIVER, Clayton | Melb | 161 |
16. | GAFF, Andrew | WCE | 161 |
17. | GRIGG, Shaun | Rich | 160 |
18. | PARKER, Luke | Syd | 160 |
19. | MURPHY, Marc | Carl | 159 |
20. | MERRETT, Zach | Ess | 157 |
21. | EBERT, Brad | Port | 157 |
22. | DOUGLAS, Richard | Adel | 156 |
23. | SLOANE, Rory | Adel | 156 |
24. | DOCHERTY, Sam | Carl | 155 |
25. | HEPPELL, Dyson | Ess | 155 |