Player Watch #14: Liam Shiels - re-signed until end of 2024

[tazaa]

I said exactly that in the game day thread. Wouldn't blame him if he didn't want to though.

I'd give him a pay bump to convince him to. Just get it done.

 

[The Nostradamus]

could see him go into recruiting next year

And even be vfl listed also to provide leadership there on field

The good news is he will be at our club next year in either and on or off field capacity

 

[giantroo]

EXPERIENCED ROO PLANS FOR 2024 ​

VETERAN midfielder Liam Shiels is set to remain at Arden Street in 2024, but it remains to be seen in what capacity.

The three-time premiership player retired at the end of last season following 255 games for Hawthorn, but has since proven he has more to give at AFL level after linking up with Alastair Clarkson at North Melbourne.

Shiels has played 16 games for the Kangaroos and provided leadership and experience to a side that has struggled through another season.

Around his on-field work, Shiels has worked with North Melbourne’s recruiting team, alongside list manager Brady Rawlings

Brady Rawlings

Age

42

Ht

184cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.7

4star

K

8.7

3star

HB

9.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.3

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.6

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

1.0

1star

T

0.8

3star

, veteran recruiter Scott Clayton and national recruiting manager Will Thursfield

Will Thursfield

Age

38

Ht

192cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.1

2star

K

3.9

2star

HB

5.3

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

1.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

10.2

3star

K

4.0

2star

HB

6.2

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

1.0

3star

.

Shiels has ramped up that work across the past couple of months, focusing on the under-18 national championships, with an eye to a future in list management, much like former premiership teammate Jarryd Roughead

Jarryd Roughead

Age

37

Ht

193cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.6

4star

K

8.8

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

4.7

4star

T

2.3

4star

G

2.0

5star

No current season stats available

D

7.2

2star

K

3.8

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

0.8

3star

G

1.0

4star

.

It is understood that if Shiels doesn't play on next season, the 32-year-old will slot into a recruiting role inside Kangaroos HQ that could also involve some development coaching.

North Melbourne is expected to have a high list turnover at the end of this season with a handful of veterans out of contract, including Jack Ziebell, Todd Goldstein and Aaron Hall, while Ben Cunnington is contracted for next year but likely to call time on his decorated career. Rookie pair Kayne Turner and Dan Howe have struggled to cement a spot in North's best 23 this year and are unlikely to secure new deals at Arden Street. – Josh Gabelich

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[pickettline]

EXPERIENCED ROO PLANS FOR 2024 ​

VETERAN midfielder Liam Shiels is set to remain at Arden Street in 2024, but it remains to be seen in what capacity.

The three-time premiership player retired at the end of last season following 255 games for Hawthorn, but has since proven he has more to give at AFL level after linking up with Alastair Clarkson at North Melbourne.

Shiels has played 16 games for the Kangaroos and provided leadership and experience to a side that has struggled through another season.

Around his on-field work, Shiels has worked with North Melbourne’s recruiting team, alongside list manager Brady Rawlings, veteran recruiter Scott Clayton and national recruiting manager Will Thursfield.

Shiels has ramped up that work across the past couple of months, focusing on the under-18 national championships, with an eye to a future in list management, much like former premiership teammate Jarryd Roughead.

It is understood that if Shiels doesn't play on next season, the 32-year-old will slot into a recruiting role inside Kangaroos HQ that could also involve some development coaching.

North Melbourne is expected to have a high list turnover at the end of this season with a handful of veterans out of contract, including Jack Ziebell, Todd Goldstein and Aaron Hall, while Ben Cunnington is contracted for next year but likely to call time on his decorated career. Rookie pair Kayne Turner and Dan Howe have struggled to cement a spot in North's best 23 this year and are unlikely to secure new deals at Arden Street. – Josh Gabelich

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Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

www.afl.com.au

Whether he plays on or not I hope that he stays at the club, leaders like him are hard to find.

 

[The Dingrel]

Whether he plays on or not I hope that he stays at the club, leaders like him are hard to find.

Agree, he is like having another coach on the ground.

 

[viccles]

Give him another year over Ziebell

 

[muttley45]

Hope he's got another season in him but, will again be a valuable asset whenever he decides to hang up the boots and join the recruitment team, up to him when.

 

[Nylex]

Another year if he’s keen to play on

 

[Hearts to hearts]

I feel better about our recruitment knowing he’s involved - just inspires confidence.

 

[Lomas]

Hope he's got another season in him but, will again be a valuable asset whenever he decides to hang up the boots and join the recruitment team, up to him when.

Not the worst use of a rookie spot by a long mile. Feel like it will come down to soft cap

 

[Dingster]

I feel better about our recruitment knowing he’s involved - just inspires confidence.

He seems to have a real passion for recruiting and his feel for the game is outstanding. Just a quality person.

 

[The acurate one]

Liam has played in more premierships than Fat Flynn Perez has played in home & away wins.

Think about that for a minute

 

[Themanbun]

TAO throwing bombs out tonight

 

[The Dingrel]

Give him another year over Ziebell

Jack was listening and as always put the club first!

 

[The Nostradamus]

could he do a hybrid off field role dev coaching along with recruiting

Instead of just recruiting

 

[tazaa]

We actually missed him today

 

[giantroo]

Veteran Kangaroo set to extend career into 16th season

Liam Shiels is expected to play on in 2024

www.afl.com.au

 

[Cyber_punk]

Veteran Kangaroo set to extend career into 16th season

Liam Shiels is expected to play on in 2024

www.afl.com.au

Very happy with this.

We've lost a lot of experienced guys already and old age isn't an issue for us anymore compared to the Brad years.

 

[viccles]

Best news I’ve heard

 

[tazaa]

Veteran Kangaroo set to extend career into 16th season

Liam Shiels is expected to play on in 2024

www.afl.com.au

Sensible and great decision. Happy he's sticking around for 1 more year.

 

[Passmore]

Best news I’ve heard

Since yesterday? Yesterday was pretty good.

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[The Nostradamus]

one year too many imo now would have been fine to hang them up

His body starting to not hold up

Full time Recruiting job on hold for another year then

 

[viccles]

Keep him any day over Turner

 

[Passmore]

one year too many imo now would have been fine to hang them up

His body starting to not hold up

Full time Recruiting job on hold for another year then

He can multi task.

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[Psicosis]

Excellent news.