Shaun EDWARDS

2017 Digest:   Given a lifeline by the Swans at what is now his third club. Has enough talent but the application has to match.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

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2	NEAFL	Worked hard between the 50-metre lines and added some defensive effort with 10 tackles.	–
3	NEAFL	Didn’t always use the ball well, but effort cannot be questioned. Laid eight tackles.	–
4	NEAFL	Bye.	–
5	NEAFL	Solid performer with 25 possessions and four tackles in a big win.	–
6		Shoulder.
7		Shoulder.
8		Shoulder.
9	NEAFL	Back from injury and was influential with 25 touches and eight inside-50s.	–
10	NEAFL	Outstanding with 35 touches, with wayward boot in front of goal (2.6) the only negative.	–
11		Bye.
12	NEAFL	Used in midfield and off half back. Wasted the ball a bit.	–
13		Senior emergency.
14	NEAFL	Excellent outing in win over Sydney Uni. 22 touches, seven inside 50s and four tackles.	–
15	NEAFL	Great contributor with 25 touches, six inside 50s and two goals.	–
16	NEAFL	Good contributor again with 27 possessions and four inside 50s.	–
17	NEAFL	Pace and endurance were the keys to his day. Even contribution with 23 touches.	–
18		Didn’t play for Sydney reserves.
19		Bye.
20	NEAFL	Kicked the ball to the opposition for much of the day.	–
21	NEAFL	Chimed in with 20 possessions and a goal in big win over Redland.	–
22	NEAFL	Bagged four goals and the Suns couldn’t match his burst.	–
23	NEAFL	Bye.	–
EF	NEAFL	Tried to take the game on, but finish product wasn’t always up to scratch.	–
SF		–

2016 Season

Played for : Essendon

1		Played in VFL trial against Footscray.
2		Played in VFL trial against Richmond.
3	VFL	Quiet one playing half forward/wing role and not likely to get senior call-up.	–
4	VFL	Did some good things floating forward of centre but quiet in patches.	–
5	VFL	Didn’t feature on stats or scoresheet in another slightly disappointing effort.	–
6	VFL	Won a bit of ball playing half forward-wing but can be more damaging.	–
7	VFL	Best game of the year. Stepped up late to break the lines for his team.	–
8	VFL	Five inside-50s but kicking efficiency well down so that hurt his output.	–
9	VFL	Huge game. Six inside-50s, five clearances and 30 disposals. Senior call-up maybe?	–
10	Rich	First game for the year but struggled to get the ball in any space. Just the two inside-50s.	3
11	Frem	Must be persevered with. Has talent.	5
12	Haw	Has speed and other attributes, but not taking advantage of his chance.	3
13		Senior emergency.
14	VFL	Bye.	–
15	VFL	Worked hard but kicking efficiency let him down. Only 7 of 17 hit the target.	–
16	VFL	Mixed good and bad. Tried to do too much at times and paid the price.	–
17	VFL	Eight inside-50s, two goals and four tackles was a productive afternoon.	–
18	VFL	Showed a little bit, including six tackles and 14 kicks. Not the worst.	–
19	VFL	Bye.	–
20	VFL	Floated around. Career has to be in danger given inability to consistently impact VFL.	–
21	VFL	Seventeen on his 18 touches were kicks. One goal, four inside-50s. Even effort.	–
22	VFL	Found form. Work-rate good up and down the ground and used the ball pretty well.	–
23	VFL	Played well. Three goals, work-rate good and rewarded with 23 disposals.	–

2015 Season

Played for : Essendon

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3	VFL	Just 11 touches and a goal. Not his best day.	–
4	VFL	Conditions didn’t suit but workrate wasn’t where it should be.	–
5	VFL	Burst in and out of game off half back. Teased.	–
6	VFL	Did some nice things as a high half forward.	–
7	VFL	In and out of the game. Shows glimpses every week.	–
8		Senior emergency.
9	VFL	Good contributor with 18 possessions and a goal.	–
10	VFL	Dangerous in attacking half with four classy goals.	–
11	WCE	Showed plenty. Kicked two goals and his creativity was a highlight.	7
13	Haw	Subbed out in third term after failing to get a kick – literally.	1
14		Senior emergency.
15	Melb	Big third term where he kicked two goals including one from outside 50.	6
16	NM	Showed flashes of brilliance with runs and big mark. Needs to keep playing.	5
17	Port	Sub on at last change. Kicked huge last-minute goal.	1
18	VFL	Wind made skills tricky but showed some class in back half.	–
19	GWS	Again showed good signs for a half but task is now to put it together for longer.	5
20	Adel	Got involved after half time (eight disposals) and kicked one nice goal.	4
21	GCS	Tried to do too much with the ball and just wasn't his night.	2
22	VFL	Quiet for the most part with just 14 touches.	–
23	Coll	Sub. Missed chance fort a goal late but got involved in final term.	1

2014 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	PM	Gave good run from a wing. Broke the lines.	–
2	PM	In and out of the game. A bit quiet.	–
3	VFL	Classy effort running off half back. Impressive effort.	–
4	VFL	Impressive game across half forward. Caught the eye with his poise.	–
5	VFL	Did some nice things but needs to get more ball.	–
6	VFL	Played down back and defended well as well as providing rebound.	–
7	VFL	Struggled to contain Sandringham forwards down back.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Up and down afternoon. 18 possessions and a goal.	–
10	VFL	Broke the lines off a wing then at half back. 18 disp, and a goal.	–
11	VFL	In and out of the game. 19 disposals.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	VFL	Great early then drifted in and out. Took a huge hanger!	–
14	VFL	Drifted in and out of the game but kicked two handy goals.	–
15	VFL	Quiet for three quarters until bursting to life late.	–
16	VFL	12 touches and a goal but was sloppy by foot.	–
17	VFL	Provided good dash and chipped in with two goals.	–
18	VFL	Started on Jones’ but was quickly moved. Not his best day.	–
19	VFL	Ended with 1.2 but wasn’t able to impose himself enough.	–
20	VFL	Drifted in and out of game but had some good moments.	–
21	VFL	Consistent effort from start to finish. 2.3 from 23 touches.	–
22	VFL	Struggled to get into the contest. Just 14 possessions.	–
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QF		–
EF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	NEAFL	Continues to develop his game. Fair.	–
2	NEAFL	Inconsistent game. Beaten in a few contests down back.	–
3	NEAFL	Played his role well on a wing. Few skills errors though.	–
4	NEAFL	Chipped in with two important goals in win.	–
5	NEAFL	Two goals and played his part.	–
6	NEAFL	Bye.	–
7	NEAFL	Had a few good touches but needed to do more.	–
8	NEAFL	Not his best showing this year. No real influence.	–
9	NEAFL	Drifted in and out of the game.	–
10	NEAFL	Among the Giants best in tight win. Solid all day.	–
11	NEAFL	Booted a goal and played his role in win.	–
12	NEAFL	Drifted in and out of the game without much impact.	–
13	NEAFL	Bye.	–
14	NEAFL	Good four-quarter performer on the day.	–
15	NEAFL	Getting close to first senior game of 2013. Good on wing.	–
16	Syd	Sub. On in the first term for Scully and had an up and down afternoon.	4
17	NEAFL	Bye.	–
18	NEAFL	In and out of the game but did some nice things.	–
19	NEAFL	Back to his best. Took the game on all day.	–
20	NEAFL	Battled hard but it wasn’t his day.	–
21	NEAFL	One of the better contributors on the day.	–
22	NEAFL	Played wing and across half back. Showed some exciting bursts.	–
23	GCS	Played on O'Meara at times and found the going tough.	4
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

2	NEAFL	Played well as a tall defender.	–
3	NEAFL	Provided plenty of dash from the backline.	–
4	Adel	Only the five touches but did manage a goal in his AFL debut.	3
5	WB	More touches this week but efficiency a bit down.	3
7	NEAFL	Not one of his better games.	–
8	NEAFL	OK without starring. Not the worst.	–
10	NEAFL	Kicked a goal but only had a minor impact.	–
12	Rich	One Giant who didn’t get enough effective ball to greatly impact the game.	4
13	Melb	Ran hard and earned his possessions, although impact not enormous.	5
14	Syd	Limited to 14 touches off halfback, Edwards used it well when he had it.	5
15	Haw	Another good learning experience. Far from their worst down back.	4
16	Adel	Provided some run off halfback as he continues to adjust to AFL life.	4
18	Coll	Had a quiet night but did take a screamer of a mark late in the second term.	3
19	NEAFL	Provided some great run off the half back flank early on.	–
20	GCS	A serviceable game.	3
21	Melb	Always tries to help his side out and took a couple of nice grabs.	4