Shane Edwards - deserves some respect

[Frank Gallagher]

Averaging less than 20 disposals and going at 0.5 goals per game (2018 stats), clearance and tackle numbers aren't anything to write home about either, i honestly think he'd struggle to hold a spot in a mid to struggling team.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

You do realise Terry Wallace used stats to back up his argument, right? It's not just a personal opinion.

No.1 for clearances, inside 50s and score involvements is a pretty good argument

But it's Terry Wallace.

 

[Bardo State]

Averaging less than 20 disposals and going at 0.5 goals per game (2018 stats), clearance and tackle numbers aren't anything to write home about either, i honestly think he'd struggle to hold a spot in a mid to struggling team.

Absolute nonsense. He's been a fantastic link between Richmond's midfield and forwardline. Not every player is going to be a centre square mid getting 30 touches. He has played his role brilliantly this season.

 

[Captain_Bender]

Who? Is that Rioli dude the one you said is better than Treloar?

Exactly a far better player than Treloar

 

[Tigers123]

Love him so hard

 

[rank and file]

Brownlow smokie

 

[blaisee]

That's just something they tell reporters mate.

I actually agree with frank

Bux had a nickname of figjam for a reason

He only played for himself

His career could not have gone better for him

Shame is the fans had to endure 25 years of failure

Good news for the rest of us . It isn't over yet

 

[a_fighting_fury]

Well, he has my respect

 

[zyzzbruh]

Edwards is a glitch in the system. Plucks out random god like efforts on occasions, and absolutely shits the bed the next. He’s a hack of a gun of a footballer if there ever was one

 

[BEEG]

Bloke is a freak just has so much time.

 

[spinynorman]

Averaging less than 20 disposals and going at 0.5 goals per game (2018 stats), clearance and tackle numbers aren't anything to write home about either, i honestly think he'd struggle to hold a spot in a mid to struggling team.

The silliness of what transpired after this post have meant this, one of the stupidest comments going, has been buried.

A guy who’s probably top 5 in the Best & Fairest for the ladder leaders/premiership favourites would struggle to hold a spot in a lesser side. Madness.

 

[This Is Anfield]

Well played, Shane, another great game last night.
Well played, Frank, another great troll last night.

 

[HTT]

Averaging less than 20 disposals and going at 0.5 goals per game (2018 stats), clearance and tackle numbers aren't anything to write home about either, i honestly think he'd struggle to hold a spot in a mid to struggling team.

This, kids, is what happens when you only use numbers to assess a player’s value, and don’t actually watch the game.

 

[TiggerMan22]

Edwards is a glitch in the system. Plucks out random god like efforts on occasions, and absolutely shits the bed the next. He’s a hack of a gun of a footballer if there ever was one

Uhh no. Im not sure you know who Edwards is.

 

[TiggerMan22]

Averaging less than 20 disposals and going at 0.5 goals per game (2018 stats), clearance and tackle numbers aren't anything to write home about either, i honestly think he'd struggle to hold a spot in a mid to struggling team.

Now check his goal assists. No.1 in the league did you say?

 

[TiggerMan22]

But it's Terry Wallace.

But it's backed up by stats. Stats don't lie.

 

[juss]

Freakishly talented, his evasion, quick hands, vision and ability to avoid getting beaten when tackled is as elite as any player in the game right now. He'd have a strong chance of being top 3 in our best and fairest to this point.

 

[ARES]

Simple...

Quality over quantity! Especially for a player that is the link up between the midfield and forward line.

This type of player is a diamond

You want the smartest and best ball users in that position and Edwards is as good as any player to have played that role

 

[CholEstrol]

All stats aside. Hes just great to watch. Like Cyril was.

 

[StonesThrow]

Can't believe how good he's become. Was absolutely elite last night. So evasive and clever with the ball. Crows couldn't touch him.

Not sure on his consistency, as I havent watched the majority of their games this year, but he tore us up last night and has before.

 

[jc12]

Averaging less than 20 disposals and going at 0.5 goals per game (2018 stats), clearance and tackle numbers aren't anything to write home about either, i honestly think he'd struggle to hold a spot in a mid to struggling team.

but he can hold a spot in a premiership team, strong logic

 

[TigerTime88]

IMO one of our most important players. Mr fix it when we’re losing clearances and is so creative in tight. He gives other players space and time with his handballs.


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[HawkAbroad]

I've watched him more closely over the years because of the thread saying he was better than Cyril.
He was a good player for a while, but has been great the last 2 years. Was #2 in the Grand Final.
He has a chance to really add to his resume in the next few years, but it'll still be Cyril.

 

[Vassp]

I've watched him more closely over the years because of the thread saying he was better than Cyril.
He was a good player for a while, but has been great the last 2 years. Was #2 in the Grand Final.
He has a chance to really add to his resume in the next few years, but it'll still be Cyril.

I agree 100%, probably a better team player than Cyril, but l could be wrong. Edwards atm is doing some amazing things, as far as a team player goes he would be up there with the best, his handballs are stealth and break lines wide open, to truely understand Edwards is to watch a game closely to see his magic, it’s not obvious but deadly effective when you pay attention.

 

[This Is Anfield]

I've watched him more closely over the years because of the thread saying he was better than Cyril.
He was a good player for a while, but has been great the last 2 years. Was #2 in the Grand Final.
He has a chance to really add to his resume in the next few years, but it'll still be Cyril.

Wouldn't expect Hawks fans to say any different and that's fair enough, Cyril is a Hawthorn great.
We have Shane AND Dan though.