Player Watch #12 Angus Sheldrick

[Bloods86]

I thereby declare Gus to be easily THE most interesting player on the Sydney Swans list*.

* Except for Logan, who has racked up 122 pages. But he's on the Bigfooty inactive list for now, so doesn't count. Chad, Heeney and Papley fall outside the bounds of this study.

JJ and Harry are clearly in need of some controversy to boost their poster appeal.

Just get someone into the Harry thread to declare him overrated, surplus to requirements next year or use him in the same sentence as one of our half backs, as if they are interchangeable players, and I'll do the rest.

 

[Kiama Chris]

My concern with Cleary is that people keep saying, "He'll get his time" in the midfield. But will he? I'm not really sure what's going to change in regards to the midfield next year. No one in there is even 30.

I'm hopeful that Cox will look for a structure that improves our chances of getting first hands on the ball. That was Cleary's strong suit - grab it and dish it out. You and I have both expressed a desire to see Warner in particular more on the outside, certainly at CBAs. He and Heeney can add a lot of value spending time forward, like Mills can in defence.
I'd like to see a midfield "core" of Sheldrick, Cleary and Rowbottom (2 at any one time) plus one of the exit players like Heeney, Warner and others on occasion. I'm not crazy about putting JJ in the middle while both Sheldrick or Rowbottom are there. Makes it too one-dimensional. Most of the best midfields aren't tagging at CBAs. Around the ground OK.
Just my feelings.

 

[Kbroome]

Thread pages:

Lizard 62
Campbell 53
Rowy 42
Sir Dane 32
McCartin 32
Florent 66
Melican 22
Cunningham 16
Wicks 38
Hayward 77
Adams 33
Cleary 19
JJ 16
Armatey 35
Lloyd 56
GUS 78

I thereby declare Gus to be easily THE most interesting player on the Sydney Swans list*.

* Except for Logan, who has racked up 122 pages. But he's on the Bigfooty inactive list for now, so doesn't count. Chad, Heeney and Papley fall outside the bounds of this study.

JJ and Harry are clearly in need of some controversy to boost their poster appeal.

Cunners is so nonchalant that everyone just knows what he is gonna produce

 

[Former Decathlete]

I've seen enough. Sign him up.. 4 year deal.

Hopefully he's not off to the Eagles.

Good work lads

 

[The King!]

decent today

did he attend any centre bounces ?

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

decent today

did he attend any centre bounces ?

Yep not sure how many tho

 

[Dubai Quacker]

decent today

did he attend any centre bounces ?

Not many. A couple late in the game.

I saw Papley, McInerney and Gulden attending - but hardly any Gus or Rowy.

Which just seems very odd.

Cox obviously wants to try things - but jeez, not sure of the logic.

 

[Benmacca33]

This bloke can seriously play exactly what we need
He's only played a handful of games only gunna get better and he's a way better kick that what he gets credit for on here ..
Not a player in the game who don't hack it under pressure at times
He's a jett and will be for a long time

 

[Kbroome]

This is why we should all just shut up and let the youngsters play

 

[The King!]

If he could kick for goal would have been amazing game

His best overall game arguably

 

[Ed_Gein]

Might be time I hold my hand up and say I was wrong about Sheldrick.

 

[.Shotties.]

Excellent to see a four quarter performance. Shame he couldn't have thrown an extra goal or two on, but good to see him using his opposite foot when he was on that side.

 

[RampeRobe]

Few weeks in a row now that people have said it was his ‘best game this week’. Says a bit about how Gus is going.. we love him

 

[Slingshot Footy]

Set shot kicking from a distance, the ability to snap and crumb being the next items on his agenda.

Excellent game and a solid patch of form for the young fella after freshly re-signing, a lot to be excited about.

 

[RilesMacca]

Last few weeks especially he's been able to add more of an outside game string to his bow. Providing as an option in the corridor more for marks, bit more composure on his kicking. Had some great strips in the guts as well to win the ball back. Still needs to improve but like how he's using more of his right foot in the right situations.

 

[The King!]

He is taking his chances now and attacking the game

 

[Dubai Quacker]

He is becoming Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

33

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

II.

And that’s good. Easy to forget how good Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

33

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

was for our club.

 

[mcs095]

He clearly is building confidence from his extended period in the team. He is hit and miss with his disposals, but we don't need him to be a superstar - get to a Kirk/Bolton sort of level of competent disposals more often than not, he will be exactly the type of midfielder we really need. I do wonder where it wil leave Rowy however - given Sheldrick is clearly superior in hunting the ball and getting enough of it.

 

[ashep]

He is becoming Luke Parker II.

And that’s good. Easy to forget how good Luke Parker was for our club.

I've been trying my best to remind everyone

 

[McGowan3]

I've been trying my best to remind everyone

He was real good today. Keep building his tank. Keep working on his kicking. See now why he was given number 12.

 

[Kiama Chris]

He was real good today. Keep building his tank. Keep working on his kicking. See now why he was given number 12.

TBH I knew nothing about him until we drafted him. When I read up on him I discovered that he was unfashionable but he kept rising to the next level every time he got a chance and had battled his way into the WA U18 side, then obliterated JHF in their match. He's backed himself at every opportunity.
So I became happy. I'm just very pleased that this pattern seems to be repeating itself.
Character.

 

[zyzzbruh]

He has been building slowly but steadily and I think today was his breakout in a sense albeit just another game where he has improved slightly on his recent form. I can now see the player we so desperately need in him. He just looked liked a seasoned, strong, reliable mid today.

At the time I remember thinking we just need a shuey/neale type. Even if it's to a lesser extent in terms of recognition, he's that profile.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

TBH I knew nothing about him until we drafted him. When I read up on him I discovered that he was unfashionable but he kept rising to the next level every time he got a chance and had battled his way into the WA U18 side, then obliterated JHF in their match. He's backed himself at every opportunity.
So I became happy. I'm just very pleased that this pattern seems to be repeating itself.
Character.

You never read my posts in the 2021 draft thread?

I feel so ….. invisible!

 

[Kiama Chris]

You never read my posts in the 2021 draft thread?

I feel so ….. invisible!

I read every post from sensible posters, even you.

 

[McRobie]

just had to stick fat with him and give him opportunities in the middle of the ground, not this half forward, forward pocket BS. Hes going to be a good for us.