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

[Devil Fish]

Honestly, I’ve barely noticed Shiels this season. Not sure if that’s a good, or a bad thing???

 

[The Nostradamus]

Thanks for your service but time to go into recruiting

 

[davefromjerra]

Should be mentoring the kids in the twos. Games gone past him at AFL level.

 

[prodigalson]

Should have let him play vs the hawks as a farewell game and to retire then and there.

Has a lot to offer as a mentor to our young side but as a player his ageing body is not up to the speed of the game.

 

[Northwards]

As the sub I thought he was abit of a calming influence earlier in the year. Was keen for him to play full games but now is the first time I’ve had it smack me in the face that it might’ve just been one year too many.

Been a fantastic player for a long time, has plenty to offer at lower level and as a on field type coach. Props to him for putting his body through it again too.

 

[Devil Fish]

Thought Shiels was awful today. Poor decisions. Poor skills by foot.
I blew a gasket when he marked the ball on his own 70m from goal running toward goal. Instead of charging forward, he props, goes behind the mark. Takes 15 seconds to make up his mind and then goes short to a contest resulting in a throw-in. WTF was that????
His 2024 has not been good at all.

 

[Nylex]

At the end of this year, he has helped us out for 2 years when we needed some experienced heads on the field. Glad he has come over to help out.
You would think he will transition to an off field role next year if he wishes