Shaun HIGGINS

2017 Digest:   Strong pre-season has translated into solid form in both JLT matches. Ready to hit the ground running.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	WCE	Showed his class at times and ended with 25 possessions, but needed to impact the game more in midfield.	6
2	Geel	Relished space afforded to him to be among the Roos’ best. Countless times burst through the middle to set others up.	8
3	GWS	The reinvented midfielder rarely got into the game. Just seven kicks among his 18 touches.	5
4	WB	Not as good as previous week but ended with one goal from 19 disposals. Burnt a teammate in final term.	6
5		Hamstring.
6	GCS	Played as good footy as he has ever produced in his career and looked sharp and fit in the middle.	8
7	Adel	Two long-range goals in opening half had the Roos firing. Gave great value for his possessions.	7
8	Syd	North only looked dangerous when he had the ball in his hands. Was the most potent Roo midfielder.	7
9	Melb	Tagged by Vince but still able to exert a influence on the contest. Kicking boots weren’t on however after ending with 1.4.	6
10	Carl	Great early and even better late. Finished with 27 clean disposals and two important goals. Silky as always.	8
11	Rich	Not his night. Only grabbed 15 effective disposals, six inside-50s and failed to hit the scoreboard.	5
12		Bye.
13	StK	Ran to space and looked a menace at times, but didn't cap it off.	5
14	WB	Former Doggie flashed in and out to cause the opposition some grief. Ended with 19 disposals, seven inside-50s and six clearances.	7
15	GCS	Had Lonergan as his shadow for the most part, and found it tough to break free. Just six kicks.	5
16	Frem	Kicked a contender for goal of the year and was a strong mover through the middle of the ground.	7
17	Port	Got caught on several occasions believing he had more time to deliver the footy to a teammate.	6
18	Ess	Stand in skipper was solid but not spectacular. Below his usual high standard efficiency.	5
19	Melb	Used ball well and had some key touches – including a goal – in final term stand.	7
20	Coll	Couldn’t break the Greenwood tag, until the Pie got injured. Higgins settled into the flow after that, but far from his best.	4
21	Haw	Copped a heavy tag, but fought hard with 31 disposals and eight inside 50’s.	7
22	StK	Burst out of the blocks with big first quarter and maintained momentum with an excellent game.	8
23	Bris	Again started with a big first quarter and by day’s end had 29 disposals..	8

2016 Season

1	Adel	Not close to best but kept working to provide something to the effort. One goal.	5
2	Bris	OK across half forward but didn't hit the scoreboard.	4
3	Melb	One of his quieter games in blue and white stripes. Went goalless and did most of his work by hand.	5
4	Frem	Two early goals got the Roos going and linked up well across the middle of the ground.	7
5	GCS	Classy in attack and booted three goals,	6
6	WB	Handy game as forward against old mob. Creative with ball in hand.	6
7	StK	Looked in all sorts of trouble when he went down with a knee injury but returned.	4
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23	GWS	Roamed across half forward but in and out of the contest.	4
EF	Adel	Kicked two nice goals but for large parts ineffective. Looked sore on knee.	4

2015 Season

1	Adel	Four goals in his Kangaroo debut, one of the few highlights.	7
2	Bris	Nice game and could have finished with more than his two goals.	6
3	Port	Didn’t have the impact he has had over the first fortnight. Just fair.	5
4	Geel	Didn’t hit scoreboard but had six inside-50s and ran hard through middle.	7
5	Haw	Rarely sighted in first half – just five disp. Better after that but not his best.	4
6	Rich	Linked through middle at times but certainly not a huge factor. One goal.	7
7	Ess	Two early misses but slotted the sealer from 45m.	6
8	Frem	Laid nine tackles which was the most for the team. Kicked a goal too.	5
9	Coll	Used ball well and was dangerous in front half.	7
10	WCE	Broke free to bag four goals, decisive in tight game.	8
11	Syd	Two goals came in the third term. Not his best game but contributed.	6
12	GWS	Continued strong first season at North with 17 touches, two goals.	6
14	GCS	Booted a couple of goals and looked dangerous.	5
15	Geel	Another fine performance with three goals as a mobile half forward.	8
16	Ess	Quiet night by his standards but still played a role.	5
17	Bris	Impressive in both halves.	7
18	Carl	Classy with ball in hand and was a constant thorn in Carlton’s side.	7
19	Melb	Best afield performance highlighted by a superb final term that helped ice game.	9
20	StK	Regular input and despite heavy knock finished game strongly.	6
21	Frem	Handy in attack on Sutcliffe without starring.	5
22	WB	Potent forward who made the most of every opportunity with three goals.	7
23		Knee.
EF	Rich	Did what he was brought to the club to do – kick goals and create in front half.	6
SF	Syd	Played the game he was recruited for especially in big third quarter.	7
PF	WCE	Two classy goals but wasn’t as influential as he has been lately.	6

2014 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1	WCE	Copped whack to head but one of the positives. Two goals from half back.	7
2	NM	Steady across half-back line in first half before drifting out game.	4
3	Rich	Active and positive in first half then tapered in third term.	6
4	GWS	Big outing in midfield and then up forward. Back to his best.	8
5	Carl	Matched on Ellard initially. Ran well to receive.	5
6	Adel	Started well dancing through traffic. Spent time off the ground before returning.	6
7	Ess	The game’s leading ball winner with 35 touches.	8
8	Melb	Six tackles, four rebound 50s and steady ball use from the back half.	7
10	GCS	Provided rebound but Matera slipped away for a few important goals.	5
11	Frem	Created off half-back and pushed forward too.	6
12	Bris	Attempted to create the loose man at half back. Team needed him to lift.	5
13	Coll	Quiet for most of the game but had six touches in the final term.	4
14	Port	Relishing his role a as running half-back flanker.	7
15	Melb	Freed up at half back when the Dogs were under pump. Kicked a crucial goal.	6
16	Geel	Quiet off half-back although did stick with Murdoch in second half.	4
17	VFL	Had 33 touches after AFL axing but wasn’t as clean as he’d like.	–
18	VFL	Improved outing with 23 touches and a goal.	–
19	Haw	Returning to side and didn’t have a big impact.	3
20	StK	Got his hands on the ball a lot down back	7
21	NM	Did some good things, but tapered in second half.	5
22	Syd	Sagged off at half back to play loose man. Didn’t impact game as required.	5
23	GWS	Played uncontested footy at half back and wasn’t a factor.	4
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1	Bris	Chimed in with three goals and did his bit.	5
2	Frem	Didn’t stand up when needed – only four contested poss, two inside 50s.	4
3	Rich	Barely sighted and lacked the intensity required at times.	2
4		Foot.
5		Foot.
6		Foot.
7		Foot.
8		Foot.
9		Foot.
10		Foot.
11		Foot.
12		Foot.
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22		Foot.
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QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1	WCE	Kicked two goals and workrate good but can do more up the ground.	6
2	Adel	Serviceable in the midfield but missed two critical shots on goal.	6
3	StK	Stats were flattering as he was well below his best.	4
4	Melb	On at three quarter time for Cordy. In everything when he came on.	2
5	GWS	Good return to form, could’ve kicked four goals.	6
6	Coll	Gave O’Brien plenty of early troubles and lots of good signs in his game.	6
7	NM	Copped early knock but scrounged two goals from limited opportunities.	4
8	GCS	Iles had the better of him for most of the night. Need to do more.	4
9	Geel	Limited opportunities but made most of them to kick three goals.	6
10	Syd	Another Bulldog who failed to cope with the Swans’ pressure.	3
12	Port	Played almost solely at half forward. One goal and did enough.	6
13	Bris	Showed some dash for seven inside-50s and a goal. Tried hard.	6
14	Ess	Won a lot of the ball and worked hard.	6
15	Frem	A key contributor. Kicked a goal and set up others.	7
16	Haw	Kicked three in first half then Gibson went to him and shut him down.	6
17	Carl	Quite lively in first half until forced off with hamstring strain.	4
21	Syd	Started brightly but only touched the ball eight times in last three quarters.	3
22	Geel	Got a lot of footy behind the ball and only had the one inside-50s.	6
23	Bris	Twice as many handballs than kicks.	5