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Dylan Shiel Vs Ed Curnow last year. Look how similar they are, note Ed lays far more tackles, has a better disposal efficiency and spends far longer on the field. I just don't see Shiel as a gun, he's surrounded by guns and has plenty of guns to rotate with so he doesn't get as tired. Think he's a good midfielder made to look exceptional in an exceptional team.
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He is also a critical part of the Giants' centre bounce set-up, and is the second-most influential player in the AFL for attendances at centre clearances (that is, when he is present in the square, the Giants tend to get the footy).
The explosive midfielder missed just one game last year and was the GIANTS' best game-breaker, with his speed and ability to carry the ball his biggest weapon. Shiel gathered 639 possessions at an average of 27.8 a game, kicked 13 goals and was ranked second at the club for total metres gained. Was elevated into the GWS leadership group last year, finished sixth in the best and fairest and is one of the emerging stars capable of helping the GIANTS to their first flag this year.
He is an A grade attacking and rounded inside/ outside Mid, bordering on elite, 24 years of age, and barracked for us as a kid.
He is precisely the kind of player we need. Comparing him to Curnow is ridiculous.

