While he’s obviously a very good clearance player I hope people aren’t expecting a Josh Kennedy type animal at the contest. He just isn’t that big and relies more on good ruck work, a good step and quick clean hands. Shiel isn’t going to come storming out of a clearances with tacklers hanging off him, though he might charge out having worked a nice one two.
Obviously he adds enormously to our midfield mix but I think we will still lean very heavily on hepp for big body work in the midfield with support to come from Myers, Langford and stringer
These things move in waves, it won’t be long before some other company signs with another sporting club for the “richest sponsorship deal in sport” very soon.
I really hate the fact we have blue on our jumper
The sponsors logos are a must obviously but IMO the ones that works seemlessly (like last years Kia) don’t introduce any new colours or look “slapped on”
Shiel has massive power in those glutes. His ability to accelerate out of stoppages and break tackles will be outstanding in 2019. Short legs and long body are ideal for clean handling of ground balls. In his case the short leg length is no impediment in terms of kicking power, he can kick goals on the full from outside 50.
Lets hope he and Belly develop a good understanding before Round 1.