6. Shannon Grant [Archive]

Woodson

22 Mar 2007, 09:12

The Official Shannon Grant thread for 2007, reported by Woodson.

Shannon Grant
Shinboner No. 864

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Honours: 1996 Norwich Rising Star Nominee
1998 Ansett Cup Premiership
1999 AFL Premiership & Norm Smith Medalist
2001 Syd Barker Medalist (North B&F)
2005 All Australian, Tour of Ireland Australian Team Member

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Jumper No: 6
Height: 180
Weight: 83
DOB: 19/04/1977
Recruited From: Flemington/Western Jets / Sydney Swans
Position: Forward / Midfield
Nichname: Shagga
League Debut: 1995 R1 vs Footscray
North Debut: 1998 R1 vs WC
Career Matches: 255 (197 North)
Career Goals: 293 (256)
Career Behinds: 197 (166)

2006 Home & Away Totals
Matches: 18
Goals: 21
Behinds: 18
Marks: 127
Disposals: 356
Kicks: 247
Tackles: 31
Frees For: 8
Frees Agst: 10

Ted

22 Mar 2007, 21:21

AFL Website 2007 Kangaroos Preview

Shannon Grant - The confident midfielder was averaging 20 disposals per game last year before suffering a season-ending knee injury in round 18. Another ageing Roo whose experience should be invaluable to the club's young and inexperienced list.

Woodson

1 Apr 2007, 00:39

Round 1 vs Collingwood MCG Conditions: Dry / Perfect.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 15 (1,6,4,4) Handballs: 4 (2,1,1,0) Tackles: 1 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 2.2

My Rating out of 10. 5

Comment: Aside from the embarrassing miss & crumble in swooping the ball in the dying stages, I thought Shagga was servicable in a game that lacked much inspiration, skill and intensity. Was polished & yet rusty in much of his efforts.

Highlight of his game was snaring that goal from 35m out early in the last quarter that really was one of very few Livewires North could rely on in the forward line. ( :o Pie fans let me have it **how?** after boasting about slamming that gem early in the last.... I was so humiliated.... CRUSHED... more than words can say )

Woodson

9 Apr 2007, 10:12

Round 2 vs Port Power AAMI Stadium Conditions: Dry / Perfect.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 7 (2/0/1/4) Handballs: 9 (2,2,3,2) Tackles: 2 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 0.1
Marks: 7

My Rating out of 10. 4
Season Average : 4.5

Comment: Wasn't able to break into open field play often enough. Constantly under pressure to dispose of ball. Provided a few 1% to benefit teammates play. Servicable player.

Woodson

17 Apr 2007, 12:27

Round 3 North Melbourne Vs Hawthorn TD Conditions: Undercover

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 3 (0/3/0/0) Handballs: 2 (0,1,1,0) Tackles: 1 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 0.0
Marks: 2

My Rating out of 10. 1
Season Average : 3.3

Comment: :o Pffft!

Woodson

24 Apr 2007, 23:45

Round 4 vs Brisbane Carrara Conditions: Night & Damp

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 17 (7/1/6/3) Handballs: 3 (0,0,2,1) Tackles: 7 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 0.0
Marks: 5

My Rating out of 10. 7
Season Average : 4.25 (17 from 4 games)

Comment: Much improved and hard committed effort. Stuff that has been rarely seen from Shagga in recent times. :thumbsu: even 2001 perhaps? ;)
Bluecollar type game from the Birthday boy. The BIG THREE- O :eek:

Woodson

30 Apr 2007, 10:04

Round 5 vs Geelong Skilled Stadium Conditions: Dry / Sunny

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 9 (2/2/3/2) Handballs: 3 (0,1,1,1) Tackles: 8 Frees 1-3 Scoring: 2.0
Marks: 4

My Rating out of 10. 6
Season Average : 4.60 (23 from 5 games)

Comment: Last season in the corresponding game, Shagga ammassed 36 possessions amongst a poor team performance, this game was more about a great team performance and a poorly umpired game that crucified Shagga from having a better impact. Sevicable game regardless as Shagga applied defensive pressure as well as kicking 2 long range goals on the run.

Woodson

6 May 2007, 20:31

Round 6 vs Sydney Swans TD Conditions: Undercover

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 18 (8/4/4/2) Handballs: 4 (0,0,4,0) Tackles: 1 Frees 1-1 Scoring: 4.2
Marks: 10

My Rating out of 10. 9
Season Average : 5.3 (32 from 6 games)

Comment: Outstanding performance, nominated by many media as B.O.G.
Very influential in getting North's 6 vital goal headstart and continually presented to give his former team plenty of heartache. Kicked the sealer to drive the stake deep into the bloods.

Woodson

15 May 2007, 12:00

Round 7 vs Essendon TD Conditions: Undercover

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 7 (1/2/4/0) Handballs: 3 (1,1,1,0) Tackles: 2 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 3.0
Marks: 3

My Rating out of 10. 6
Season Average : 5.3 (38 from 7 games)

Comment: Relatively quiet until the third quarter when Shagga turned the game on it's head with THREE DAMAGING GOALS that help bury the Bombers.

chickens_law

17 May 2007, 19:50

Will have a big one this week ;)

Woodson

21 May 2007, 17:01

Round 8 vs Carlton Carrara Conditions: Night & Mild

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 14 (2/1/6/5) Handballs: 4 (0,0,2,2) Tackles: 0 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 5.1
Marks: 4

My Rating out of 10. 7.5
Season Average : 5.7 (45.5 from 8 games)

Comment: Continued to haunt the Blues with his damaging touches, played more as a permanent forward this week, missed a set shot from 35m in the 3rd Q, didn't apply enough defensive pressure but found space to punish the Blues by sticking the dagger in thier throats with 5 emphatic goals.

Woodson

30 May 2007, 12:58

Round 9 vs Melbourne MCG Conditions: Dry / Windy- Sunny yet overcast.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 12 (0,7,3,2) Handballs: 4 (0,1,2,1) Tackles: 1 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 5.3
Marks: 4

My Rating out of 10. 8
Season Average: 5.94 (53.5 from 9 games)
Comment: What could of easily been Shagga's biggest career goal haul, could of easily been a gutwrenching loss in a bizzare game. Shagga was a continual game winning threat to the Dees, finding the space, outclassing his opponent and inflicting hurt on the scoreboard but still wasted ample opportunities to suffocate the Dees.

footy55

30 May 2007, 15:48

Woodson

5 Jun 2007, 10:59

Round 10 vs WCE Subiaco Conditions: Dry / Warm day

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 9 (1,4,3,1) Handballs: 3 (0,1,1,1) Tackles: 2 Frees 2-0 Scoring: 3.1
Marks: 4

My Rating out of 10. 6
Season Average: 5.95 (59.5 from 10 games)
Comment: Provided some spark with 3 goals from limited opportunities. Chased tail for most of the game. Without a TALL forward to feed from, Shagga's contribution was servicable this week.

Woodson

14 Jun 2007, 23:16

Round 11 vs St Kilda TD Conditions: Dry / Cloudy

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 9 (1,3,0,5) Handballs: 4 (0,2,2,1) Tackles: 1 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 0.2
Marks : 4
My Rating out of 10. 3
Season Average: 5.68 (62.5 from 11 games)

Comment: This game qualified Shagga for AFL membership. (300 overall games incl Int series, pre-season). A relatively quiet game on the stats sheet although Shagga butchered a unforgivable point blank miss from 20m out after recieving a clever pass from Aaron Edwards who marked tight in the pocket. Dissappointing game by Shagga. Still leads club goalkicking with 24 majors.

Woodson

17 Jun 2007, 16:24

Round 12 vs Adelaide Carrara Conditions: Night & Mild

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 10 (1/1/7/1) Handballs: 3 (1,0,1,1) Tackles: 0 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 1.2
Marks: 4

My Rating out of 10. 2.5
Season Average : 5.5 (66 from 12 games)

Comment: Nothing different from last week. Missed two absolute MONTY's in front of goal. :o. Such a massive dissappointing output. Third quarter of 8 touches may look good on paper but the reality is North only conjured ONE solitary goal for that quarter = minimal effectiveness from Shagga's numbers. :thumbsd: Only a clever snapshot from 15m out being a rare highlight.

Woodson

5 Jul 2007, 21:38

Round 13 vs Western Bulldogs MCG Conditions: Overcast

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 6 (1/3/1/1) Handballs: 5 (1,2,1,1) Tackles: 1 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 0.0
Marks: 3

My Rating out of 10. 3
Season Average : 5.33 (69 from 13 games)

Comment: Losing lots of touch over the past month. :( Started game from the interchange this week. Despite being carried by his teammates as a passenger this week, Shagga still earns his pay by carrying Archer off the field after 300 club games... No milestone excuses next week pal. Wonder if JYD is losing patience ???

Devil Fish

6 Jul 2007, 14:19

Woodson

11 Jul 2007, 11:36

Round 14 vs Richmond TD Conditions: Undercover

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 21 (10/3/2/6) Handballs: 7 (0,2,4,1) Tackles: 1 Frees 1-2 Scoring: 0.1
Marks: 16!

My Rating out of 10. 7
Season Average : 5.42 (76 from 14 games)

Comment: Played the upfield linkman role, plenty of uncontested possessions allowed Shagga to regain some much needed touch. Dissappointing as his attempts at goal were well below par but definately instrumental in bringing more teammates into the action. Good move by Dean Laidley. Shagga used much of back half disposal effectively.

KingyOrTheKing

16 Jul 2007, 09:26

I have to say, I was wrong about his game against Richmond. I suggested he was crap, but I've watched it again, and, although his kicking overall was poor, he was in our best 5-10. Another solid performance against Freo as well.:thumbsu:

Woodson

17 Jul 2007, 19:01

Round 15 vs Fremantle Subiaco Oval Conditions: Sunny & Dry

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 24 (11/6/2/5) Handballs: 7 (2,3,0,2) Tackles: 0 Frees 0-1 Scoring: 0.1
Marks: 8

My Rating out of 10. 7
Season Average : 5.53 (83 from 15 games)

Comment: Very similiar game role to previous week. First quarter very prominent with 13 touches as a loose sweeping link man. Still no sign of hurting the opposition on the scoreboard. Missed a easy set shot AGAIN!!
Still a solid game.

Woodson

25 Jul 2007, 13:29

Round 16 vs Melbourne TD Conditions: Undercover

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 19 (5/5/5/4) Handballs: 9 (3,2,3,1) Tackles: 1 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 1.0
Marks: 2

My Rating out of 10. 6.5
Season Average : 5.57 (89.5 from 16 games)

Comment: Continuing to contribute in a team orientated way getting more midfield uncontested touches and moving ball quickly to forward targets.
Solid effort by Shagga. Snapped an absolute gem from a crowded situation, deep in the forward zone in the third quarter. :)

Woodson

30 Jul 2007, 17:07

Round 16 vs Hawthorn Aurora Stadium Conditions: Sunny & Dry

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 14 (3/4/5/2) Handballs: 11 (3,3,3,2) Tackles: 0 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 0.0
Marks: 11

My Rating out of 10. 6
Season Average : 5.61 (95.5 from 17 games)

Comment: Servicable game. Plenty of loose uncontested possessions that linked together for team-mates to break up the Hawthorn structure. Went forward on rare occassions including a rushed attempt snap shot that went out on the full. :o Still anticipate a Shagga revival in coming weeks.

Woodson

6 Aug 2007, 11:52

Round 18 vs Brisbane Gabba Conditions: Night & Mild

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 8 (5/2/1/0) Handballs: 5 (1,0,1,3) Tackles: 2 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 1.0
Marks: 3

My Rating out of 10. 2.5
Season Average : 5.44 (98 from 18 games)

Comment: Looked promising in a handful of plays including kicking a rare GOAL after reaping a contested mark at the top of the goalsquare. Basically a spectator game by Shagga. Didn't get much involved, teammates continually butchering forward thrust opportunities leaving Shagga angry and fustrated.

Woodson

13 Aug 2007, 00:31

Round 19 vs West Coast TD Conditions: Undercover

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 10 (1/1/6/2) Handballs: 4 (2,1,0,1) Tackles: 1 Frees 0-1 Scoring: 0.1
Marks: 6

My Rating out of 10. 2
Season Average : 5.26 (100 from 19 games)

Comment: Is there a distinct possibility that Shagga is hampered by a niggling injury? Isn't playing with much confidence in recent weeks. Poor & minimum output for much of the game with embarrassing shots for goal underlining his bitterly dissappointing afternoon.

Bewildered by his form. :( Hoping he can overcome his slump.

Woodson

19 Aug 2007, 22:57

Round 20 vs Geelong TD Conditions: Sunny. Ideal for footy.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 12 (1/3/5/3) Handballs: 7 (3,1,0,3) Tackles: 2 Frees 2-0 Scoring: 3-0
Marks: 8

My Rating out of 10. 6
Season Average : 5.3 (106 from 20 games)

Comment: Found some much needed touch. Hooray! Servicable game, played midfield- forward role, dished out assists and also snared 3 goals although he shanked one in the last quarter. Became a father recently with a healthy born son, named Archer. Onya Shags. :thumbsu:

Kanga in Sydney

24 Aug 2007, 11:22

Hey may kick a few points every now and again, but judging the photo of his missus he has scored a goal.

Woodson

26 Aug 2007, 11:05

Round 21 vs Carlton TD Conditions: Sunny. Ideal for footy.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 9 (0/2/6/1) Handballs: 4 (1,2,1,0) Tackles: 2 Frees 1-1 Scoring: 2-0
Marks: 4

My Rating out of 10. 5.5
Season Average : 5.31 (111.5 from 21 games)

Comment: Wasn't prodominant in sinking the Blues but pinched in with some effective disposal from limited touches and drilled two majors. Servicable game but needs to lift workrate considerably with finals approaching.

Sandgroper35

26 Aug 2007, 12:10

Became a father recently with a healthy born son, named Archer. Onya Shags. :thumbsu:
Archer Grant...a unique blend of skill and ferocity...bring on season 2025 :D

I'm starting to get a little worried about Shags. Blokes like him win you finals (just take a look at the 1999 GF) and this form slump looks like a bit more than a drop in confidence. His goal kicking and general field kicking has been well down along with his running capacity. Has to be carrying an injury.

Woodson

28 Aug 2007, 23:11

I'm starting to get a little worried about Shags. Blokes like him win you finals (just take a look at the 1999 GF) and this form slump looks like a bit more than a drop in confidence. His goal kicking and general field kicking has been well down along with his running capacity. Has to be carrying an injury.

Agree 100%. Players rarely make excuses when niggles are having a impact, look at Judd, it's just a matter of overcoming the bumps and not letting the team down by showing acts of 'weakness' is what I think it's more about.
Resilency is a quality that comes with dedication & sacrificing oneself. With Azza missing, Shags seems to have played a completely different role and it's worked on occassions. So much little things that is prohibited for discussion.

Woodson

3 Sep 2007, 00:02

Round 22 vs W Bulldogs TD Conditions: Sunny. Ideal for footy.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 11 (4/1/3/3) Handballs: 11 (3,5,3,0) Tackles: 1 Frees 3-2 Scoring: 3-2
Marks: 4

My Rating out of 10. 7
Season Average : 5.39 (118.5 from 22 games)
Season Scoring: 35.19

Comment: A return to form with a much convincing performance. Found his kicking boots with three goals that included a vintage trademark snap from the pocket in the third quarter. LOVED IT!! Moved with some flair and that's a telling sign Shagga is getting his confidence back.

hurricane

3 Sep 2007, 16:22

Great wrap ups Woodson, but I suspect that you're a bit harsh with your scoring. IMO a small forward who manages 35 goals for the year is much better than 5.4 out of ten!

Wiskers32

4 Sep 2007, 10:46

lets just say that shannon grant is a freakkkkk

Woodson

4 Sep 2007, 10:58

Great wrap ups Woodson, but I suspect that you're a bit harsh with your scoring. IMO a small forward who manages 35 goals for the year is much better than 5.4 out of ten!

Thanx Hurricane.
When you consider the score of '6' is servicable, Shagga has played his fair share of ABSOLUTE SHOCKERS!! If he wasn't the guy he is, (runs on the board) he'd be playing in the magoos. That's what has pulled his average down. I'm not like the media that tickles a good game as a near B.O.G. like some folk do... keep it real.

Most of the media have kept North's season in check. I've always known that the 'MEDIA OVERHYPE' players/ teams/performances so badly. Look at what happened on the weekend... Hawks smashed by 12 fricken goals. I was a sucker to think the Hawks are a contender. Buddy Franklin is no better/ lesser player than Scott McMahon IMHO. Scotty just doesn't have/ GEt the OVER INFLATED media 'Whoo-HA'. (relief for Scotty). Let's see how JW Smith shows up Selwood this week.

Woodson

12 Sep 2007, 10:14

QF vs Geelong MCG Conditions: Sunny. Ideal for footy.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 9 (2/2/0/5) Handballs: 8 (0,1,2,5) Tackles: 2 Frees 0-1 Scoring: 1-0
Marks: 5

My Rating out of 10. 3
Season Average : 5.28 (121.5 from 23 games)
Season Scoring: 36.19

Comment: What can be said what we don't already know?
Shagga intercepted a Mackie handball and kicked truly.. the only real highlight for the TEAM. Tried hard to lift in the last quarter, gaining 10 possessions. That's better than resembling a cardboard cut-out.

Woodson

20 Sep 2007, 09:49

QF vs Hawthorn MCG Conditions: Night. Ideal for footy.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 16 (5/2/5/4) Handballs: 8 (2,4,2,0) Tackles: 0 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 1-1
Marks: 9

My Rating out of 10. 7
Season Average : 5.35 (128.5 from 24 games)
Season Scoring: 37.20

Comment: Wasn't the outstanding player as he could be with 24 touches but still provided much of team co-hesion with invaluable input and really JYD has re-invented Shagga, the player with another dimension for much of the year that most ppl didn't think was possible. Among the better players that made things tough for Hawthorn which in a way, was vital in breaking down the Hawks gameplan. JYD outcoached Clarkson when it counted unlike Round 3.

Woodson

23 Sep 2007, 10:30

PF vs Port Power AAMI Conditions: Sunny & Windy..

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 12 (3/2/2/5) Handballs: 5 (0,2,1,2) Tackles: 0 Frees 0-1 Scoring: 2-1
Marks: 4

My Rating out of 10. 3.5
Season Average : 5.28 (132 from 25 games)
Season Scoring: 39.21

Comment: Got off to a flyer with two exciting passages of play resulting in two first quarter goals in the opening 10 minutes...then wasn't as influencial as we anticipated as Port took control and our boys were never likely to recover.

His season average describes the season he had, if 6 represents servicable IMHO, Shagga was below the mark. Has slowed down in the pace dept. May have 2, if not 1, real quality season/s of footy in him but I think he'll feel abit dissappointed in his overall output.

Woodson

15 Oct 2007, 21:03

Finished 10th in the club Best & Fairest.

Syd Barker Voting 2007
1. Brent Harvey - 783
2. Adam Simpson - 776
3. Daniel Pratt - 746
4. Hamish McIntosh - 742
5. Drew Petrie - 740
6. Brady Rawlings - 739
7. Daniel Harris - 717
8. Michael Firrito - 690
9. Jess Sinclair - 667
10. Shannon Grant - 658

Woodson

22 Jan 2008, 20:06

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb27/BFWoodson/grantkick.jpg

After finishing a lucky 10th (IMHO) in the 2007 B&F, Shagga is still in the posse to contribute toward North's 'ONE FOR the THUMB'... fifth flag in 2008.

I'm hopeful Shannon can continue to BITE the opposition on the scoreboard with his purple patch performances that are becoming his match winning trademark in recent seasons. Goal assists will be just as crucial as Shannon's slick disposal can have devastating consequences for opposition teams that ease up.

GO SHAGGA!!

Woodson

24 Mar 2008, 23:08

R1 vs Essendon TD L55 Conditions: Indoors

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 18 Handballs: 9 Tackles: 3 Frees 1-2 Scoring: 0-2
Marks: 8 Ins50: 6 Clearances: 5 Assists: 3 Clangers: 5

My Rating out of 10. 6
Season Average : 6
Season Scoring: 0.2

Comment: Kept working hard as a outside midfielder-forward. Found space without being real damaging as expected. Only credited with 3 goal assists
whilst missing one and grazing the post late in the game from two shots at goal. One of the few better players from an underperforming team performance. Serviceable output.

hilly

25 Mar 2008, 00:36

Any stats on how many times he got caught with the ball or didn't pass to players in a better position?

rickety

25 Mar 2008, 04:23

Woodson

25 Mar 2008, 12:01

first 3 possessions were turnovers that resulted in essendon scoring.
match efficiency of 67%. not good enough by his own standards. should not be positioned in the midfield. barely serviceable.

Send the HIT MEN to take him out then..... :rolleyes: gimme him a break rickety.. 67% is servicable in anyone's language who accumulate 27 possessions. Sheesh. How many times has Robert Harvey had very similar games in the past two seasons?? :p

rickety

25 Mar 2008, 15:19

Send the HIT MEN to take him out then..... :rolleyes: gimme him a break rickety.. 67% is servicable in anyone's language who accumulate 27 possessions. Sheesh. How many times has Robert Harvey had very similar games in the past two seasons?? :p

2 out of every 3 hitting the target is ok? 3 years ago this bloke had sublime skills, now he kicks the ball like a right footer. i am happy for him to miss targets if the ball still goes to our advantage, but this did not happen enough. he still has football smarts and should always get a few possessions, but he has to be better when he uses it.

rickety

30 Mar 2008, 20:34

Much much better today. Had a strong game with a purple patch in the second quarter. Was still running hard at the end of the game - 60 - 70m gut running into space to be an option, very pleasing to see. Spent some time in the midfield, but was a very dangerous forward.

Woodson

31 Mar 2008, 18:56

R2 vs Richmond MCG W41 Conditions: Good, Twilight game

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 11 / 29s Handballs: 10 / 19 Tackles: 2 / 5 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 4-0
Marks: 7 / 15 Ins50: 2 / 8 Clearances: 4 / 9 Assists: 0 / 3 Clangers: 1 / 6

My Rating out of 10. 7.5 / 13.5t
Season Average : 6.75
Season Scoring: 4.2

Comment: Smart game with 76% efficiency. Quite effective with inflicting hurt on the scoreboard which is Shagga's trademark. Won 57% of his disposals from contested situations. Polished effort even though I couldn't fit him in the best 3.

Woodson

5 Apr 2008, 19:04

R3 vs Hawthorn TD L16 Conditions: Cloudy, ideal conditions, open roof.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 10 / 39s Handballs: 5 / 24 Tackles: 2 / 7 Frees 1-1 Scoring: 2.1
Marks: 5 / 20 Ins50: 5 / 13 Clearances: 0 / 9 Assists: 2 / 5 Clangers: 3 / 9

My Rating out of 10. 6 / 19.5t
Season Average : 6.5
Season Scoring: 6.3

Comment: Looked threatening early but couldn't get enough of the ball.
Got caught a couple of times before having shot on goal and missed two chances to be more effective scoring wise. Serviceable game at best.

Woodson

13 Apr 2008, 00:14

R4 vs Melbourne MCG W48 Conditions: Ideal. Sunny.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 8 / 46s Handballs: 8 / 32 Tackles: 2 / 9 Frees 2-1 Scoring: 1.1
Marks: 2 / 22 Ins50: 4 / 17 Clearances: 2 / 11 Assists: 2 / 7 Clangers: 1 / 10

My Rating out of 10. 5 / 24.5t
Season Average : 6.13
Season Scoring: 7.4

Comment: Along with several teammates, played a casual pedestrian game knowing the opposition were never a threat. Effective for 75% of his 16 disposals that were not damaging enough to the scoreboard. Missed a couple regulation shots that were shameful.

Woodson

20 Apr 2008, 02:55

R5 vs Collingwood MCG W7 Conditions: Night. Ideal.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 12 / 58s Handballs: 12 / 44 Tackles: 3 / 10 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 3.0
Marks: 8 / 30 Ins50: 4 / 21 Clearances: 0 / 11 Assists: 1 / 8 Clangers: 1 / 11

My Rating out of 10. 6.5 / 31t
Season Average : 6.2
Season Scoring: 10.4

Comment: A pleasant 31st Birthday performance without being overly damaging. Showed the way in the third term with a critical mark & goal and again in the last quarter by demonstrating a focal point up forward. Capitalized on the opportunity missed last time which put North in front in time-on. One of the better players on the field with a 92% rate of efficiency from 24 disposals.

Sandgroper35

20 Apr 2008, 09:55

That 50 metre penalty was a pretty scary piece of irony. Great to see Shagga put it through with his traditional set shot routine :thumbsu:

Woodson

20 Apr 2008, 15:31

That 50 metre penalty was a pretty scary piece of irony. Great to see Shagga put it through with his traditional set shot routine :thumbsu:

And the lead up to the shot @ goal with Boomer coming up to Shagga to cheekily whisper.. "deja vu" :D

Woodson

30 Apr 2008, 00:05

R6 vs Sydney Draw TD Conditions: Undercover

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 2 / 60s Handballs: 4 / 48 Tackles: 0 / 10 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 0.0
Marks: 2 / 32 Ins50: 0 / 21 Clearances: 0 / 11 Assists: 0 / 8 Clangers: 1 / 12

My Rating out of 10. 4 / 35t
Season Average : 5.8
Season Scoring: 10.4

Comment: A cagey game by Shagga who couldn't break the shackles of a stingey, overbearing & suffocating defensive opposition. Showed alot of endeavour to get into the action but unfortunately the disposal of teammates was wayward making Shagga's opportunities extremely limited.

Woodson

4 May 2008, 13:57

R7 vs Adelaide L33 AAMI Conditions: Night game, dewy/greasy.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 9 / 69s Handballs: 4 / 52 Tackles: 4 / 14 Frees 1-2 Scoring: 2.2
Marks: 2 / 32 Ins50: 1 / 22 Clearances: 0 / 11 Assists: 1 / 9 Clangers: 3 / 15

My Rating out of 10. 5 / 40t
Season Average : 5.71
Season Scoring: 12.6

Comment: Limited opportunities restricted Shagga's input as the opposition continually gelled well to clear the ball without much pressure. Shagga had 4 tackles but the dysfunctional forward line refused to work hard when North didn't have the ball. Even though the rare direct delivery to Shagga resulted in couple of goals, the supply and execution to the fwd line hampered Shagga's game considerably.

Woodson

18 May 2008, 17:09

R8 vs West Coast W6 Cararra Conditions: Night game, wet surface.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 14 / 83s Handballs: 3 / 55 Tackles: 4 / 18 Frees 2-2 Scoring: 2.1
Marks: 4 / 36 Ins50: 5 / 27 Clearances: 1 / 12 Assists: 2 / 11 Clangers: 4 / 19

My Rating out of 10. 6.5 / 46.5t
Season Average : 5.81
Season Scoring: 14.7

Comment: Worked hard for much of the game that was filled with fumbling & general disposal errors due to a game of attrition on a wet surface. Shagga continued to force the ball forward with 5 Inside50 entries resulting in 2 vital assists and also kicking 2 goals himself. Missed a 35m set shot which should of given him 3 goals. Applied pressure, chased and reaped 4 tackles. Missed a couple half chances to make good on scoring opportunities
which may have resulted in a more convincing output. Quite Serviceable.

Woodson

27 May 2008, 20:04

R9 vs Western Bulldogs W3 TD Conditions: Ideal, Undercover.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 10 / 93s Handballs: 9 / 64 Tackles: 3 / 21 Frees 0-2 Scoring: 0.2
Marks: 8 / 44 Ins50: 3 / 30 Clearances: 1 / 13 Assists: 0 / 11 Clangers: 3 / 22

My Rating out of 10. 6 / 52.5t
Season Average : 5.83
Season Scoring: 14.9

Comment: Relatively quiet in the first 3 quarters as Shagga mostly out of the play on most occassions until the last quarter when he helped give North the impetus to run all over the undefeated Bulldogs. Amassed 9 4th qtr disposals. Missed two gettable goals, one after swooping on a loose ball get from a brilliant Drew Petrie smother only to hit the post from point blank range :mad: that really should of put the hurt on the scoreboard. Played too cute on another occassion by going unnecessarily short instead of driving HOME a RUN on goal from 30m out. :thumbsd: Can't afford to SPRAY gimme's when the game is still on the line. Credible arse busting final quarter :thumbsu: lifts this game to a servicable rating of 6.

Woodson

1 Jun 2008, 10:46

R10 vs Bris Lions L31 Gabba Conditions: Night game played in good conditions.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 6 / 99s Handballs: 7 / 71 Tackles: 0 / 21 Frees 1-1 Scoring: 0.0
Marks: 5 / 49 Ins50: 3 / 33 Clearances: 1 / 14 Assists: 1 / 12 Clangers: 2 / 24

My Rating out of 10. 2.5 / 55t
Season Average : 5.5
Season Scoring: 14.9

Comment: The intense pressure of the Lions mauled Shagga so much to remind everyone he hasn't got long to go. Found many of his few (most uncontested) possessions as a loose link man off the half back line but the reality is that unless Shagga has teammates around him to feed to, he'll look slow and unaccountable. Highlight of the night for Shagga was giving off a quick handball in the second qtr to a teammate to get a much needed goal.
Can do better and still an important member of our team.

Woodson

7 Jun 2008, 18:11

R11 vs Geelong L13 TD Conditions: Night, Undercover.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 7 / 106s Handballs: 6 / 77 Tackles: 1 / 22 Frees 1-1 Scoring: 0.0
Marks: 1 / 50 Ins50: 2 / 35 Clearances: 1 / 15 Assists: 2 / 14 Clangers: 1 / 25

My Rating out of 10. 3.5 / 58.5t
Season Average : 5.31
Season Scoring: 14.9

Comment: Two prominent passages of play that resulted in 2 goal assists from 2 forward entries were Shagga's moments last night. Failed to penetrate a 40m
set shot in the final quarter underlines his decliine. I hope I'm proven WRONG but his form is more about the amount of hard running the game requires now and his output isn't as clinical with limited opportunities.

Devil Fish

8 Jun 2008, 11:53

Yeah, he's start to the season was very promising but has faded badly. It's amazing we got so close to the Cats with Jones, Thompson & Grant unable to contibute!

Woodson

15 Jun 2008, 12:26

R12 vs Fremantle L53 Subiaco Conditions: Ideal, Sunny.

Shagga left behind in Melbourne due to dodgy hamstrings not suitable for long flights. That's why he was a late (:p) change although most of supporters had an inkling he wasn't going to play after releasing a media statement during the week. BF feedback. (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=453778)

Woodson

22 Jun 2008, 23:45

R13 vs Hawthorn W27 MCG Conditions: Day, Overcast.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks:11 / 117s Handballs: 3 / 80 Tackles: 1 / 23 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 3.0
Marks: 5 / 55 Ins50: 5 / 40 Clearances: 0 / 15 Assists: 0 / 14 Clangers: 1 / 26

My Rating out of 10. 7 / 65.5t
Season Average : 5.45
Season Scoring: 17.9

Comment: Quite a polished performance by Shagga with a 86% efficiency rating from his 14 disposals.
A flashback to his damaging best when he inflicted pain on the scoreboard with 3 telling goals,
the best of them from 40m on the run to the Punt Road end. A game that hushed many critics. :p

Woodson

29 Jun 2008, 19:25

R14 vs StKilda L15 Carara Conditions: Night, Good.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 12 /129s Handballs: 8 / 88 Tackles: 2 / 25 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 0.1
Marks: 6 / 61 Ins50: 4 / 44 Clearances: 1 / 16 Assists: 0 / 14 Clangers: 2 / 28

My Rating out of 10. 4.5 / 70t
Season Average : 5.38
Season Scoring: 17.10

Comment: Gathered many of his 20 possessions outside 30m, failed to convert any goals which means the opposition were not effected whatsoever by Shagga's input. Harmless possessions with 55% efficiency and NO goal assists.
Of his fwd50 entries including the towering mark by Thommo were encouraging but once again, crucial opportunities that went begging, severely hurt the team getting a winning score on the board. As much as rest of the year expectations are concerned, 40 goals for the season shouldn't be ruled out but continual wasted opportunities are making this an extreme long shot.

Woodson

16 Jul 2008, 22:47

R15 vs Port Power W2 AAMI Conditions: Night, Good.

********************************************************
Shannon Grant suspended by Kangaroos
19:14 AEST Wed Jul 9 2008
Source: ninemsn news

North Melbourne premiership forward Shannon Grant has been suspended by the club from playing in Saturday night's AFL match against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.

The Kangaroos said in a statement the ban was put in place because the 31-year-old breached the club's code of conduct. (tsk tsk tsk) :o

But the `Roos refused to give details of what Grant had done wrong (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11717436&postcount=28).

The suspension comes at a crucial time for North, who are just two points out of the top eight.

But Grant, a veteran of the club's 1999 premiership, has struggled for form for much of this season.

************************************************************

Woodson

20 Jul 2008, 10:51

R16 vs Collingwood W18 TD Conditions: Night, Undercover.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 12 /141s Handballs: 4 / 92 Tackles: 0 / 25 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 2.2
Marks: 5 / 66 Ins50: 4 / 48 Clearances: 0 / 16 Assists: 2 / 16 Clangers: 0 / 28

My Rating out of 10. 6.5 / 76.5t
Season Average : 5.46
Season Scoring: 19.12

Summary: Was quiet early but worked himself into the game as we played a more attacking game in the second half. Hit the post with a quick snap from point blank range in the 3rd quarter and just missed to the left from a set shot in the first that could of been the first of 4 goals on the night but was serviceable nethertheless when it counted as Shagga planted a bomb in the corporate boxes after Matt Campbell blitzed around the boundary to set up Shagger in the goalsquare to hammer the nail in the Pies coffin. Contributed with 2 assists and proved to be very dangerous when teammates are running wild.

Woodson

21 Jul 2008, 10:12

The corporate Box missile.. missed the glass but shattered many Magpie hearts.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2685443408_7760cd27f4_o.jpg

Woodson

28 Jul 2008, 21:25

R17 vs Melbourne W28 MCG Conditions: Overcast and cold.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 9 /150s Handballs: 6 / 98 Tackles: 2 / 27 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 0.0
Marks: 6 / 72 Ins50: 4 / 52 Clearances: 3 / 19 Assists: 1 / 17 Clangers: 4 / 32

My Rating out of 10. 4.5 / 81t
Season Average : 5.40
Season Scoring: 19.12

Summary: No pain, no gain as the saying goes regards to Shagga's scoreboard influence. Played the link game well but the reality is that the team just went thru the motions (Zzzzzzzz :rolleyes:) for much of the game without inflicting the damage on the scoreboard. Dissappointing game to watch after quarter time as the 53% efficiency of Shagga's disposal indicates. I Want some Intensity / High Energy footy damn IT!!! :mad:

Woodson

5 Aug 2008, 22:19

R18 vs Brisbane Lions W8 Carrara Conditions: Night game, good.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 7 /157s Handballs: 5 / 103 Tackles: 1 / 28 Frees 1-1 Scoring: 0.1
Marks: 6 / 78 Ins50: 3 / 55 Clearances: 0 / 19 Assists: 0 / 17 Clangers: 2 / 34

My Rating out of 10. ?? / 81t
Season Average : 5.40
Season Scoring: 19.13

Summary: Did not get a chance to watch game or replay. I invite offers from regular readers of my SG thread to post his/her Rating out of 10 and a small descriptive summary. Thanx.

Woodson

10 Aug 2008, 21:50

R19 vs W Bulldogs W20 TD Conditions: Undercover.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 13 /170s Handballs: 3 / 106 Tackles: 2 / 30 Frees 3-0 Scoring: 3.0
Marks: 6 / 78 Ins50: 3 / 58 Clearances: 0 / 19 Assists: 2 / 19 Clangers: 1 / 35

My Rating out of 10. 6.5 / 93.5t
Season Average : 5.50
Season Scoring: 22.13

Summary: Two highlight pieces stood head & shoulders from Shagga today, kicked an absolute gem from the boundary, out 40m, in the 2nd quarter that bent around the post with such class and applied a furious tackle on the wing late in the 3rd quarter that rekindled moments of his stellar B&F 2001 season. Kicked 3 straight which effectively put enough hurt on the scoreboard towards the end of the game. Had one major clanger that should of been his 3rd goal at the time, in which Shannon marked 40m from goal then kicked
straight down the oppositions throat 15m out which led to a string of Bulldog possessions that resulted in a 12 point play. :mad:.

Overall had a 81% efficiency from just 16 touches. Last week, I've given him a 6 rating to the insistence of the coach saying it was a TEAM effort for the team's best players. Serviceable output nethertheless.

Woodson

19 Aug 2008, 01:37

R20 vs Carlton W51 TD Conditions: Undercover.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 11 /181s Handballs: 7 / 113 Tackles: 1 / 31 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 3.1
Marks: 6 / 84 Ins50: 3 / 61 Clearances: 1 / 20 Assists: 3 / 22 Clangers: 0 / 35

My Rating out of 10. 7.5 / 101t
Season Average : 5.61
Season Scoring: 25.14

Summary: A very polished output which contributed toward 6 goals on the scoreboard. 3 kicked and 3 assists. Although he missed a gimme, the 78% efficiency from just 18 touches that inflicted pain on the opposition was probably the type of game we expect from Shagga most weeks. I've deducted half a point for the unforgivable miss from practically point blank range. Sorry Shagga, that's just keeping you honest. ;) Two consecutative quality games for a long while (scoreboard wise) as he continues to be a wrecking ball for the Blues. :D

Woodson

26 Aug 2008, 21:59

R21 vs Geelong L33 KP Conditions: Good, fine

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 5 /186s Handballs: 5 / 118 Tackles: 1 / 32 Frees 0-0 Scoring: 0.0
Marks: 3 / 87 Ins50: 2 / 63 Clearances: 1 / 21 Assists: 3 / 22 Clangers: 2 / 37

My Rating out of 10. 4 / 105t
Season Average : 5.53
Season Scoring: 25.14

Summary: Collected 8 uncontested possessions mainly as a extra midfield link player without having any influence on the score sheet. Team were outplayed by a more desperate, harder running and busy Geelong outfit which didn't allow North & Shannon any leeway. Didn't waste much of his limited disposals which was a plus but still not the serviceable type of game we expected.

Woodson

6 Sep 2008, 23:15

R22 vs Port Power L76 MCG Conditions: Overcast, dry.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 13 /199s Handballs: 6 / 124 Tackles: 5 / 37 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 2.2
Marks: 5 / 92 Ins50: 5 / 68 Clearances: 1 / 22 Assists: 1 / 23 Clangers: 1 / 38

My Rating out of 10. 6 / 111t
Season Average : 5.6
Season Scoring: 27.16

Summary: Game 300. Played with plenty of urgency but many teammates couldn't be bothered to do likewise. A humiliation of a team performance is what Game 300 will be remembered for more than celebrating a graceful career littered with many honours.

Shannon Grant announced his retirement during the lead up to this game and the players couldn't even HONOUR HIM, a loyal servant of the club something to celebrate ...forget 4th spot at stake.. 300 games and a chance to go out on top.

Woodson

6 Sep 2008, 23:32

QF vs Sydney L35 ANZ Stadium Conditions: Night, wet early, managable winter conditions.

Gameday statistics:
Kicks: 9 /208s Handballs: 5 / 129 Tackles: 4 / 41 Frees 1-0 Scoring: 2.1
Marks: 5 / 92 Ins50: 4 / 72 Clearances: 1 / 22 Assists: 3 / 26 Clangers: 2 / 40

My Rating out of 10. 5 / 116t
Season Average : 5.52
Season Scoring: 29.17

Summary: Game 301. Inspiring second quarter output getting two goals from elusive opportunities. Contributed almost 50% of the teams score but wasn't enough to have much impact in the vital second half with little opportunity given from midfield drive, dominated by the plucky Swans.

Thanx for the memories Shagga. Made the right call to call it quits, too bad it didn't end with another shot on the last saturday in september.

Sandgroper35

10 Sep 2008, 00:41

Was a real tight, contested night but still Shagga managed to grind out some good goals/score assists in his last game of footy. The third last premiership player of the 90's, it's sure going to take some time to get used to not seeing the number 6 patrolling the half-forward area dangerously.

Good work on keeping tabs on Shagga this season Woodson :thumbsu: