http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-08/shueys-class-earns-tag
is shuey serious here?
i have yet to see him take his game or even his workload up to the next level after being tagged for over 2 years now.
watched him again on the weekend and he ceases to get his hands dirty and do the hard things,
its articles like this as well as his body language that keeps me feeling like he think's he has 'made it'.
its not like he lacks confidence, on or off the field.
gaff and until lately sheppard were similar, but they seem more timid and lack that confidence.
i just cant see luke taking his game to the next level,
he's not a game changer or nor does he even strive to be,
he's had a good run with injuries so we cant accept that excuse anymore,
he's not going to get any bigger or taller and has never showed that hunger to dig deep especially in times like this,
masten got the tag after quarter time on sunday and shuey did nothing to capitalise on the opportunity.
he also doesnt have the class of a harley bennell or a daniel wells where you can accept some of his shortcomings because of his undisputed class to make up for his inconsistencies.
he holds alot of currency here in victoria still and would be honestly happy for him to be the one traded.
i dont think we can carry shuey, priddis, masten, gaff and sheed and expect to take the next step.
can anyone convince me otherwise?
WEST Coast midfielder Luke Shuey believes he's copped more attention from taggers this season than in any other in his AFL career.
The 24-year-old is averaging 22 disposals across 13 games this year and has kicked 11 goals. Last season Shuey averaged just 21.5 touches in 14 games and kicked nine goals, although his season was plagued with hamstring issues.
His best season in terms of average disposals was 2012 when he had 23 per week and kicked 19 goals in 21 matches.
"I think I have come up against more attention from opposition this year than any other year, but that is just part of football and is part of my development," Shuey said.
"I have faced a lot more challenges this year than any other year, but I would like to think I can finish the last six or seven games off strongly."
Shuey said he is learning to work his way through tags with the help of Eagles assistants Brady Rawlings and Adam Selwood, who both played as taggers for much of their careers.
"Brades has really good insight because he has done it at the top level for so long," Shuey said.
"So I am working with him and working with Adam Selwood as well this year has certainly helped me."
The 24-year-old is averaging 22 disposals across 13 games this year and has kicked 11 goals. Last season Shuey averaged just 21.5 touches in 14 games and kicked nine goals, although his season was plagued with hamstring issues.
His best season in terms of average disposals was 2012 when he had 23 per week and kicked 19 goals in 21 matches.
"I think I have come up against more attention from opposition this year than any other year, but that is just part of football and is part of my development," Shuey said.
"I have faced a lot more challenges this year than any other year, but I would like to think I can finish the last six or seven games off strongly."
Shuey said he is learning to work his way through tags with the help of Eagles assistants Brady Rawlings and Adam Selwood, who both played as taggers for much of their careers.
"Brades has really good insight because he has done it at the top level for so long," Shuey said.
"So I am working with him and working with Adam Selwood as well this year has certainly helped me."
is shuey serious here?
i have yet to see him take his game or even his workload up to the next level after being tagged for over 2 years now.
watched him again on the weekend and he ceases to get his hands dirty and do the hard things,
its articles like this as well as his body language that keeps me feeling like he think's he has 'made it'.
its not like he lacks confidence, on or off the field.
gaff and until lately sheppard were similar, but they seem more timid and lack that confidence.
i just cant see luke taking his game to the next level,
he's not a game changer or nor does he even strive to be,
he's had a good run with injuries so we cant accept that excuse anymore,
he's not going to get any bigger or taller and has never showed that hunger to dig deep especially in times like this,
masten got the tag after quarter time on sunday and shuey did nothing to capitalise on the opportunity.
he also doesnt have the class of a harley bennell or a daniel wells where you can accept some of his shortcomings because of his undisputed class to make up for his inconsistencies.
he holds alot of currency here in victoria still and would be honestly happy for him to be the one traded.
i dont think we can carry shuey, priddis, masten, gaff and sheed and expect to take the next step.
can anyone convince me otherwise?