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Shane Wakelin
Fast Facts
Jumper No: 14
Height: 191cm
Weight: 93kg
DOB: 12 August 1974
Recruited From: Port Adelaide (SANFL)/St Kilda
Career Matches: 232
Career Goals: 20 (career matches/goals at the end of the 2007 season)
2007 Home & Away Totals
Matches: 14
Goals: 1
Marks: 89
Disposals: 178
Kicks: 145
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Shane Wakelins only goal for Collingwood 12/05/2007 v Carlton
About
After gaining his first top-three finish in the best-and-fairest in 2005, the 32-year-old veteran of 215 league games made 13 appearances in 2006 and found himself in and out of the side, mainly according to match ups. But when he played, particularly in the first half of the season, he was as serviceable and reliable as always in a key defensive post, and looked to have lost none of the ability that made him a stalwart of the Collingwood backline since his arrival at the club from St Kilda in 2001. His value to the team, both in terms of his on-field ability and his leadership, remains very high.
Records
Brownlow Medal
2006 votes 2; career votes 4
Currently co holds the most games in the AFL for a set of twin with brother Darryl (they surpassed Melbourne's Steven and Matthew Febey in May 2005)
Previous AFL Club:
St. Kilda (1994-2000: 94 games, 19 goals)
Draft history
1992 AFL Draft 2nd round selection (St Kilda) No. 31 overall; 2000 AFL Draft 4th round selection (Collingwood) No. 49 overall.
Debut:
Round 3, 1994 v Essendon @ Waverley Park
Collingwood debut: Round 1, 2001 v Hawthorn @ MCG
Awards Honours
Collingwood
JJ Joyce Trophy (3rd best and fairest) 2005
Jock McHale Trophy (4th best and fairest) 2002 (equal)
AFL
AFL Rising Star nominee 1994
2007, Collingwood's Shane Wakelin won the Education and Training Excellence Award ahead of an impressive group of players to have excelled both on and off the field.
Shane Wakelin has achieved an MBA in Accounting & Finance as well as a Bachelor of Science
2003 - Tool of the year - Before the Game. For his work in the Sunsilk shampoo ad
Youtube
Shane Wakelin Specky Vs Kangaroos Round 13 2002
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayvfhy58vNM
Shane Wakelin Specky Vs Carlton Round 3 2002
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN4oyG52BZY
Shane Wakelin Specky Vs Adelaide Round 2 2005
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPBha1ImplM
Cheeky Shane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Fbk7BR6wU
Big Bucks
16 Dec 2007, 13:25
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Shane Wakelins only goal for Collingwood 12/05/2007 v Carlton
Absolute gun full-back who does not get the kudos he deserves.
Big Bucks
16 Dec 2007, 13:32
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Shane Wakelin
Fast Facts
Jumper No: 14
Height: 191cm
Weight: 93kg
DOB: 12 August 1974
Recruited From: Port Adelaide (SANFL)/St Kilda
Career Matches: 232
Career Goals: 20 (career matches/goals at the end of the 2007 season)
2007 Home & Away Totals
Matches: 14
Goals: 1
Marks: 89
Disposals: 178
Kicks: 145
I don`t understand why Wakelin has not being mentioned as a possible captain.
Respected by his teamates and opposition players,ever reliable, gets the job done,spoils when he needs to,takes a good grab when the opportunity arises and great disposal.
At the start of 2007 everyone knew Shane Wakelins career was in the balance. Getting on in age and only managing 13 games in 2006, Shane was always going to play second fiddle to Jimmy Clement and Presti. With Jimmy obviously holding down Full back an Presti dedicating himself to shutting one player out of the game (to which he is the best in the country... if not the world) Shane was going to find himself battling for a spot against the running backs of Heater, Maxwell, Lonie, Rhyce, Harry and the rotating midfield into the backline of players such as Tarkyn, O'Bree and Swan - Shane was obviously expected to be the one that dropped out.
Then came along players across the half backline of Clarke and moneybags and Shane's career really looked to be at the end of the road.
Shane happily went back to play for Willy and played no different to the way he applied himself to senior duties. I remember Brad Gotch writing in match reports from 2007 things like "Born Leader", "Holding the fort", "The Rock of Gibralter in defence" and my personal favourite "The kids love having him back there - he gives them confidence".
With injuries hampering both Jimmy and Presti's season Shane was the obvious recall and grabbed the opportunity with both hands. He came back onto the scene and held the Collingwood backine together when on the backfoot. Always pealing off to be the third man up - very rarely does he find himself out of position. He adapted to the new hands inthe back rule better than most and personally I think he looked fitter than ever in 2007. In 2007 Shane played 17 games and only gave away 7 free kicks. For a player that usually gets the big the Full Forward of the opposition this is an amazing statistic (considering the soft free kicks they gave away during the season).
My Shane "The Human Blanket" Wakelin highlight of 2007 was his absolute demolishion of Barry Hall in Sydney. This game made people open their eyes and show Shane the respect he deserved - Barry Hall was dropped the next week, Shane mentally destroyed him. Barry's frustration showed and he tried to suck Shane in all day... Shane just rolled off him and went and another kick!
Shane Wakelin does not own a car! He sold it due to trying to be more environmentally friendly. He catches a train to every game in Melbourne and when he was questioned about doing this for the environment he focased more on the fact that catching a train to the game is a form of meditation for him. Listening to his ipod, going through the game plan and watching the general public's build up to the game is something Shane finds calming and helps him focas. Even when his family is going to the game and offers him a lift - he declines as this is his matchday routine.
When Darryl Wakelin had a premiership medal put around his neck a member of the press saw Shane burst into tears. That member of the press waited a few moments, thinking it was some kind of twin brother thing of pride for what his brother had done went up to Shane and congratulated him... Shane replied "What for?" - the press member said "Because your twin brother won a premiership medal, isnt that why your crying?" - Shanes responce "No - its cause I want one"
Do it
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My 2 favourite photo's of The Human Blanket
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bradrowe#32
19 Dec 2007, 12:48
I have a lot of respect for Wakes as a player and a person. Hopefully he can hold down the backline while we develop the youngsters.
Johnson#26
21 Dec 2007, 20:53
Top bloke.
MagpieGirl_13
21 Dec 2007, 20:56
A quote from Strauchanie's book 'Bryan Strauchan: My Story' about Wakes.
"14. Shane Wakelin - Even Strauchanie is man enough to admit that Wakes is a good-looking man. Wakes, Lica & McDreamy Holland are probably the three blokes who come close to Strauchanie in the model stakes. I actually suggested to Wakes that the four of us, who started refering to ourselves as 'Ocean's 4', should shower together without the other players. Wakes said he would take it up with the other boys. Never heard back."
:D
The Human Blanket @ training pre Xmas '07
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Optimax
29 Dec 2007, 18:30
The Human Blanket @ training pre Xmas '07
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Tha would have to be one of the only trainign sessions he had his shirt on for, is looking ripped and seems like e is ready to start now. Dont think anyone told him at his age he can slow down.
Shane Wakelin attends launch as an Ambassador for Sport for the Environment
http://www.sport4theenvironment.com.au/press_room
Tha would have to be one of the only trainign sessions he had his shirt on for, is looking ripped and seems like e is ready to start now. Dont think anyone told him at his age he can slow down.
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Looken good Blanket!
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Looken good Blanket!
Lol i was the camera man, that day there was a group of elderly women that were getting very "flasterued" every tu=ime they say shane like a personal cheer squad for non football attributes lol
Nick Hulett
for collingwoodfc.com.au
Magpies land in high-altitude nest >>
A chance to grow as players and people: Malthouse >>
Learning to understand a very different land >>
Veteran defender Shane Wakelin said the decision of former vice-captain James Clement to retire impacted significantly on his decision to play on in 2008.
Speaking from the club's temporary training base at North West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa on Tuesday, Wakelin said he grappled with the idea of hanging up the boots at various stages in 2007, but ultimately his fine finish to the season and the departure of Clement made his mind up.
"It's incredibly hard to give up," Wakelin, who played 17 games including the three finals in 2007, told collingwoodfc.com.au.
"I still love the opportunity of working with a lot of the young kids coming into the group, but most importantly I still feel I've got a significant amount to offer the group.
"The way I finished last season, I probably would've felt a little bit empty if I'd retired then.
"Things fell my way, obviously Jimmy (Clement) had other things in his life that he wanted to move on to, and other priorities that he wanted to focus on.
"At the end of the day that was probably the most significant decision, if he hadn't retired I probably wouldn't be playing on this year.
"I was ready for it (retirement) to happen in October, I was ready to walk away, although it's funny, subconsciously I was probably preparing for it, but not during the season, I'm not sure if you can understand that or not."
While his 232-game career is set to continue, Wakelin, who will turn 34 in August, prides himself on having set up post-football opportunities to ensure a smooth transition when football finishes.
"I've been blessed that I've had the opportunity to play for 15 years, and if my body would allow me I'd play for another 15 years.
"I've always loved that balance, with footy. I've always studied, so I've tried to make the transition as easy for myself, mentally, as I could, and obviously for my family as well, so from that point of view I've been planning that for the last two years.
"But, I'm really excited about the next phase of my career, I've got quite a few things happening, there are some great opportunities there that I look forward to.
"I'm really passionate about getting involved with a few environmental initiatives that I've had the opportunity to take a role in over the last six months I suppose, and I'd like to continue on to do that stuff. I'd like to continue an affiliation with a few initiatives we've set up with the club over the last few months, as well as the investment banking I've been involved in.
"I'll definitely miss footy when it's over, but you just find other ways to fill that void, and hopefully I'll find something that will fill that void of competition, and the highs and lows of competing week in, week out."
2008 will be Wakelin's 15th season at AFL level, having played 138 games for Collingwood since coming to the club in 2000 after six seasons with St Kilda.
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McKenna made mention of a number of players who took the opportunity to put forward their cases for senior selection.
"I thought Chris Bryan played well in the ruck and played well forward, and Sean Rusling looked good in the second half up forward.
"Young Johnny McCarthy, on a half back flank, for a young kid coming into his first serious senior hit out, I thought was very good. Ben Johnson on a wing, Chris Egan on a wing, Sammy Iles on a wing… so there was a good sprinkling of young kids and some senior players, and Shane Wakelin standing at full back marshalled the troops very well"
McKenna made mention of a number of players who took the opportunity to put forward their cases for senior selection.
"I thought Chris Bryan played well in the ruck and played well forward, and Sean Rusling looked good in the second half up forward.
"Young Johnny McCarthy, on a half back flank, for a young kid coming into his first serious senior hit out, I thought was very good. Ben Johnson on a wing, Chris Egan on a wing, Sammy Iles on a wing… so there was a good sprinkling of young kids and some senior players, and Shane Wakelin standing at full back marshalled the troops very well"
As predicted Shane fitting in well to the Marshalls roll.
P.S:- pb61 - Pretty quick off the mark there, is Shane your "closet" Buddy?
Shane gets a massage before intraclub game in South Africa
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As predicted Shane fitting in well to the Marshalls roll.
P.S:- pb61 - Pretty quick off the mark there, is Shane your "closet" Buddy?
Nah, but wouldn't bother me. For a guy who nearly retired and was told he wouldn't get many games he had a bloody good year:thumbsu::thumbsu:
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Shane "Commanado" Wakelin
Quoted from the Herald sun 15/03/08
The oldies, Shane Wakelin and Simon Prestigiacomo, will be called upon at various stages, but it is highly unlikely they would play in the same team.
Wakelin, for the third year in a row, has been told he will probably miss more matches than he plays.
After being given that somewhat deflating news about this time last year, he went on to play 17 very good matches.
Once again the press and general BF posting public seem to have the perception that Wakelin will play second fiddle to Presti this year!!!
Shane has had a fantastic pre-season, with no niggling injuries and impressive performance in all the practise games he seems to have fit into that role of general in defence.
If Collingwood have told Shane what was stated in the article it has to be a motivational tool for Shane after he was told the same thing last year and absolutely dominated towards the end of the season there is no way that Shane will play VFL this year.
Id like it on record that (barring injury) Shane will play all 22 home and away games this year along with all finals and the granny. He is our Full Back in 08 and is too valuable to our defensive structure. Top 5 in the Copeland is not out of the question.His consistancy from last year cannot be questioned and will not this year.
For a man that plays his position and gets the game time and opponents he does, along with the hands in the back rule last year the following stats say it all.
17 games
7 Free kicks against
*Thats less than 1/2 a free kick a game!
and some writers from the Herald sun and posters on BF dont have Shane in our best 22!
Herald Sun
Wakelin's two-hour ticket
Mike Sheahan | March 22, 2008 12:00am
HE HAS been a one-position player for 10 years, yet he might be the most versatile, rounded footballer of his era. To portray Shane Wakelin simply as a footballer is to fail to turn the cover on an engrossing story.
He is a remarkable advertisement for the player group, for the game, for sport in general and for a generation determined to make a difference.
The Collingwood and former St Kilda defender proves it is not only possible, yet desirable and beneficial, to do more than focus entirely on football during the 20s.
Not only does Wakelin have 232 games to his name from 14 seasons at AFL level, he has a science degree and a masters in business administration (MBA), plus a part-time job as an analyst in private equity.
After several years as one of football's two most eligible bachelors – his twin Darryl was the other – he is married with two children.
Oh, he also happens to be an ambassador and spokesman for the environment, too. When we met on Thursday, he arrived at Flinders St on the 8.28am train on the Sandringham line, with bike and backpack.
Yes, he rides trains and bikes, even in football season.
He sold his car 12 months ago for environmental reasons and, while his wife Ligita has a car, he remains committed to public transport and pedal power.
Today he will follow his usual game-day routine, catching the train from Hampton about 11am and getting off at Richmond to walk to the MCG.
Who takes the train to the MCG on the day they happen to be playing there?
I remember former Collingwood great Murray Weideman telling the story of travelling by train to the 'G on Grand Final day in 1953, when he played in his first premiership.
But he had to; at 17, he was too young to drive.
That's 55 years ago, too.
Connex has been so impressed with Wakelin's commitment it has made him an ambassador for the train system and also taken a sponsorship package at Collingwood.
It is extraordinary talking to a footballer who mentions Al Gore as often as he refers to his coach in an hour-long discussion.
Not that Michael Malthouse would mind, for he, too, is passionate about the future of the planet.
The day after Collingwood's five-point loss to Geelong on preliminary final Friday night last year, Wakelin spent nine hours at a workshop on Gore's leadership program on climate change.
"The environment's something I'm really passionate about," he said.
"This is a pathway I've chosen. Some of the other boys work with TAC patients in rehab, others, like Licca (Paul Licuria) and Brodie (Holland) work with the homeless; a lot of work players do goes unnoticed.
"I enjoy it and I feel I've got an opportunity and an obligation, and it's a wonderful balance with footy.
"We'll look back on this time now in 20 to 30 years' time as the starting point of what is regarded as the environmental age, the climate change age. A moment in time when business started to make some significant decisions on what we want to do with our environment.
"Not our environment, the environment."
He says he is hopeful rather than fearful about the future.
"I'm a realist, but I'm an optimist at the same time," he said.
"I think it's just such a wonderful time because of the level of awareness we've seen in the past 18 months."
His next commitment – football aside, of course – is Earth Hour next weekend, when businesses in the Melbourne CBD will turn off their lights for an hour from 8pm to raise awareness about habits in everyday life.
Then there's the Sport for the Environment program, a national initiative in which every sporting club in the country will be audited annually to determine their carbon footprint.
"When you have kids (Charley, 4, and Tom, 2), you change your priorities. I have a responsibility to the environment and I've got a fantastic opportunity to spread the word."
More immediately, there's a new season of football about to start, the 15th for Wakelin, suddenly the father figure in the Collingwood backline.
When the players take up their positions for the encounter with Fremantle at the MCG this afternoon, Wakelin, at 33, will be nine years older than any of his comrades in what is known as the back half.
Nick Maxwell is next oldest at 24, with Heath Shaw next at 22.
"For seven years I've been used to playing alongside (James) Clement and (Simon) Prestigiacomo; it's a massive shift. You take things for granted when you play with the same guys over seven years," he said.
Wakelin said he has never worried about his future, or dwelt on talk of retirement.
"I agree with Mick (Malthouse) that once a player admits to himself he's thinking of retiring, that's it. They might as well retire there and then," he said.
"You keep on dreaming and I've never lost my belief that I could still have a big influence on the side."
There have been times when it looked like his time was up, but fate intervened every time.
His first break came when talented youngster John Anthony suffered a serious neck injury 12 months ago and suddenly was out for the season. Malthouse likes Anthony; he would have played the bulk of the season as a tall defender.
Then Presti and Clement suffered injuries.
"The waters just opened up," Wakelin said.
At the end of the season many expected to be his last, Clement retired out of the blue, and Nathan Buckley followed suit. Another reprieve.
More recently, Presti's foot injury forced him out of contention for the early part of the season.
"I've always looked at it in a very simple way: if your body's good, you've still got the passion for the game and the coach wants you, why not?" Wakelin said.
"Jimmy (Clement) is different. He's always been a person in a hurry. Incredibly intelligent bloke with a lot of ambitions outside of footy, and he's had other issues, such as family.
"But I'm of the opinion football's just the most wonderful occupation in the world.
"If you asked Nathan Buckley, he would play until he was 50 if he could. I'm no different."
Wakelin rails at the suggestion his primary function has, or will become, one of a mentor.
"It's interesting. I keep hearing that `mentor' line and I just laugh and think it's pretty naive," he said.
"I suppose it's something that does come naturally to me, but I'll be honest with you, I'm not playing on to mentor the young kids, even though I will be.
"I'm here to play a significant role, hopefully in another finals campaign.
"I'm like anyone else. Like a 21-year-old kid, I want to play every week."
He admits, though, he does not suffer from the nerves that can afflict youngsters.
"I don't really give the game a hell of a lot of thought until the day before, the last training session. I've done enough analysis on the opposition to the feel comfortable with what I'm coming up against. At the same time, I don't need information overload," he said.
"You just try to create as many positive thoughts as you can; visualise how you negate your opponents' strengths, go in with two or three key messages, positive reinforcement things."
For him, every game is a bonus, and the explanation is simple.
"At the end of 2000, it's all over," he said. "At 25, you're on the scrap-heap."
He is reflecting on the abrupt end to his time at St Kilda, where he played 94 games in seven seasons before the arrival of Malcolm Blight.
Against the odds, he was able to rebuild his football world. Now, he's planning to do much the same thing in the real world.
Morally committed to the cause - COLLINGWO8D
Round 1
Kicks- 9
Handballs- 1
Marks- 3
Frees for- 1
Frees ag- 0
Tackles- 3
Fair performance by Shane, but didnt earn himself a vote. Overall the Backline line performed extremelly well with no obvious weak link. Waklelin found himself out of position double teaming with Anthony and am unsure if it actually was his opponent that took a mark and converted or if it was Anthony's opponent, but aside from this Wakelin didnt have any other goals kicked on him all day.
When the team moves forward into defence (especially when Heater takes off for a run) Shane steps into the backstop role that Jimmy played so well.
Completely shut Tarrant out of the game (I know, I know... Tarrant shuts himself out of a game - well Shane locked the door!)
A little hard to have a cracking game when the midfield keeps the ball out of the defensive zone so efficiently for the day.
Wakelin to join elite brotherhood
Author: Jennifer Witham
1:40 PM Tue 29 April, 2008
SATURDAY’S Collingwood-Hawthorn clash at the MCG is set to produce a feel-good sub-plot, with veteran defender Shane Wakelin to achieve a coveted milestone only 21 players in the history of the game have reached.
Wakelin, 33, will run out for his 239th senior game, and at first glance, one might wonder why this figure represents something significant.
It isn't until you add that number to his brother Darryl's statistic of 261 league games that you come up with something interesting. This weekend, the identical twins will rack up 500 senior games between them, making them only the ninth set of brothers to do so.
"Milestones are always things you look back on at the end of your career, and it's great for the family and all our friends who have given us a lot of support over the years," the veteran Magpie said on Tuesday.
"I suppose more than anything, it reflects our longevity in the game and the ability to persevere over a long period of time. From that point of view, it's satisfying."
The Wakelins will join elite company this Saturday, with siblings such as the Danihers, Maddens, Morwoods, Nankervis', Coventrys, Richardsons, Abletts and Shaws already qualifying for the brotherhood.
Shane, as the current player from the family following Darryl's retirement from Port Adelaide at the end of last season, isn't about to declare which one of the Whyalla-born brothers has been the better player.
"I don't think it's for me to judge; he'll say he was, and I'll say I was," he said.
"It depends on what you base being the better player on. He's got a premiership, and that's what I'm still chasing at the moment."
With Shane receiving another opportunity this year following the unexpected retirement of fellow Collingwood backman James Clement, he left his brother to retire alone after the Power's Grand Final loss last year.
But the Pies' defender said there was no animosity between the close pair regarding his extended career, and said the support of his twin is something he continues to value highly.
"I'm purely playing for another opportunity to play in a finals series. There's definitely no jealously there; we've always supported each other throughout our entire careers," he said.
"He came across on Friday to support me for the Anzac Day game, which was fantastic, and he'll continue to do that throughout the year."
Wakelin said he is enjoying "playing a role" each week, in a season where he wasn't sure just how many games he would be selected for.
"I don't really like to talk about myself individually, but as long as I'm contributing to the team and (coach) Mick (Malthouse) sees a role there for me this week at the moment, I'm rapt to be playing it," he said.
"From that point of view, there is a degree of satisfaction. We're six games into the year, we're three and three, and this weekend is a massive game for us.
"We've got a hell of a lot of respect for the Hawthorn Football Club and the way they've gone about their footy over the last three years under Alastair Clarkson. It's a wonderful challenge and they're the benchmark at the moment."
While the veteran backman has been in solid form over the past few rounds, he doesn't believe he'll be Mick Malthouse's first choice to tackle the enigmatic Lance 'Buddy' Franklin this weekend, even if he has tussled with the talented forward before.
"You never say never," he laughed.
"I actually played on 'Buddy' in his first year when he was a quite raw and young inexperienced lad, which was quite enjoyable.
"But, he's one of six very important players for their forward line, and as we saw from last week, Jarryd Roughead really stood up and kicked five, and we know (Mark) Williams has been a consistent goal-kicker over a long period of time.
"They've got more than one string to their bow."
Source: collingwoodfc.com.au
Wakes just living the dream
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Source: CFC website
8:04 PM Sat 31 May, 2008
At 33, Shane Wakelin is just happy to be doing what he loves doing, and winning along the way.
Speaking to CTV after the 100-point demolition of West Coast at the MCG in round 10, in which he was typically reliable and resolute in defence, Wakelin explained he’s just happy to "keep living the dream”.
“I’ve always had the belief that if I can play a role down back and provide a lot of these kids that I’m playing with the knowledge that you need and pass on some of my experience well I’m happy to do that,” said Wakelin.
“I still love winning and I still love competing and that’s what’s driving me, and the chase to play in a successful team.”
The Magpies backed up their stunning 86-point triumph over Geelong in round nine with an equally dominant display on Saturday afternoon, and showed no signs of complacency.
“We spoke about it (a letdown) for most of the week, that it’s ok to do it one week, but we’ve just got to back up again, and we’ve got to make it a habit.
“Our intensity at training all week was very good, the attitude was great, and we just kept reinforcing what we wanted to focus on today, and that was to purely sacrifice your game for your team mate, get the desire indicators up, and just work as hard as we possibly can.
“We kept it as simple as that and we knew the goals would come.”
With 242 AFL games under his belt, Wakelin is the ideal associate for emerging defenders like Harry O’Brien and Nathan Brown, both of whom Wakelin rates extremely highly.
“Harry’s really found some form over the last three weeks, he was down for about a month there. A great attribute of Harry’s is that he just keeps having a crack, and his intensity over the past three weeks has been fantastic.
“Browny had another great learning game today, he played on Josh Kennedy, which was a great challenge for him. Kennedy’s probably been one of the most improved players in the competition over the last month, and I thought Browny was pretty solid.
“He’s getting better every week, his decision making is getting better. He’s working hard more offensively and that part of his game’s starting to come together as well.”
Post match Press conference with Shane Wakelin
http://bigpondvideo.com/CollingwoodTV/54550
Given away only 3 free kicks in 10 rounds. Unbelieveable stat considering he's a full back and the hands in the back, arm chopping and over the shoulder rules nowdays... once again you can teach an old dog new tricks!
Snag Breac
1 Jun 2008, 19:57
I'm not sure what happened to Shane, but he obviously took a knock of some sort. Not that it kept him down for long. Here he is back on the field, bandage and all. :thumbsu:
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Congratulations Shane who will play his 150th game for the Pies this Sunday. Also in near career best form I hope he plays next year.
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http://bigpondvideo.com/CollingwoodTV/56505
Press conference with Shane, Eddie and Mick - Interesting conference. 150 game for the Pies.
pongo_3931
17 Jun 2008, 23:16
Shane Wakelin's post game interview at the lexus centre this week focused mainly on non-game related issues. He looked comfortable after winding down with some light cardio on the bikes.
Performance against the Blues was respectable, the main scoring player for the blues was picked up by other defenders.
Shane Wakelin
Jumper Number 14
Height 191
Weight 92
DOB 12/08/1974
Recruited From Port Adelaide (SANFL)/St Kilda
Career Matches 246
Career Goals 20
about
At 32, Wakelin is currently Collingwood's oldest player and will continue to provide much needed experience in the Magpie's defence. He finished with career-high averages in disposals, marks, contested marks and marks from opposition kicks last season playing 17 matches. He booted a goal in Round 7 against the Blues last season - his only goal in his 138 games for Collingwood.
season stats
Kicks 130 Tackles 18
Handballs 41 Goals 0
Disposal 171 Behinds 0
Disposal Efficiency 85% Score Assists 1
Contested Possessions 53 Time on ground 98% (14 Matches)
Uncontested Possessions 112 Super coach 958 pts (174th)
game by game K H D DE% CP UP T G B AS
TOTAL 130 41 171 84% 53 112 18 0 0 1
Averages 9 3 12 84% 4 8 1 0 0 0
1 v Fremantle (W) 9 1 10 100% 3 7 3 0 0 0
2 v Brisbane (L) 6 4 10 50% 5 5 2 0 0 0
3 v Richmond (W) 12 5 17 100% 5 11 2 0 0 0
4 v Carlton (L) 3 3 6 83% 4 2 3 0 0 0
5 v North Melbourne (L) 8 2 10 80% 2 7 0 0 0 0
6 v Essendon (W) 9 2 11 82% 2 8 0 0 0 0
7 v Hawthorn (L) 9 3 12 92% 3 9 2 0 0 0
8 v St. Kilda (W) 8 2 10 90% 4 6 0 0 0 0
9 v Geelong (W) 11 6 17 88% 7 10 1 0 0 0
10 v West Coast (W) 6 4 10 80% 3 7 1 0 0 0
11 v Melbourne (W) 13 5 18 89% 2 14 2 0 0 1
12 v Carlton (L) 6 1 7 86% 5 2 1 0 0 0
14 v Sydney (W) 20 2 22 77% 6 14 1 0 0 0
15 v Adelaide (W) 10 1 11 82% 2 10 0 0 0 0