HP's Uniques: Sam Shaw

[Justin Bieber]

Summary: Sam Shaw
Team: Adelaide                          Birthdate: 5 Apr 1991
Height: 191cm                           Weight: 82kg
Recruited: Oakleigh Chargers    State: VIC

Wouldn't be suprised if nobody has heard of this guy. Yet to play a senior game so is still counted as a rookie in AFL terms. Pick #45 in the 2009 NAB AFL Draft, is a fairly agile defender. Over the past year has packed on some muscles (Upwards of 5kg) to make him an even better backman. He is fairly strong overhead so should get marks if given the chance. The main aspect of his game though, is his speed and agility to help him play on both tall and small forwards. This speed can also allow him to run off half back depending on the position he plays. I believe he can play in any defensive position with his speed and now built strength.

The question is will he get games next season. I would hope that he does. I think he could be quite a talent for the Crows with age still there. If given experience, could turn into a very solid backman for them who is very versatile down back. However, does have some competition for his spot in the lineup against the likes of Phil Davis, Daniel Talia, Andy Otten, Will Young and Rory Sloane also pushing for selection. Although I think he is ahead of the last two mentioned, still will find it hard to get games.

The Crystal Ball:
Based on m0nty's fanplanner
Price: $87,500
Position: Backman

Decision:
If Craig puts some faith into Shaw, I think it will work well for him and the Crows in the long run. Shaw is a type of player than can add to a backline and turn into quite a building block for a defence. As we don't know if he will get games yet, he is surely shortlisted for me. If certain to start early, I think he'll move into my bench down back.

[MajorLazer]

The summary is of David Mackay, HP.

[Junktimer]

dont know him from a bar of soap, which is rare for the junk.

idk sounds promising

[Justin Bieber]

The summary is of David Mackay, HP.

Fixed and Thanks. I copy and paste to make the format stay the same. Usually the first thing I change but I don't know.....

[Boomz]

If he gets games I might get him but theres other cheap rookie backs ahead of him... btw is he related to the other shaws?

[Justin Bieber]

Don't believe so BOOMZ.

[MajorLazer]

I don't know much about him either.

[Justin Bieber]

Guess he's a good unique to keep an eye out for then :P.

[MajorLazer]

That would be if he actually gets a game.

[ossie85]

Cheap!! Therefore shortlised.

... I would think a few Crows would be ahead of him

[Fletch74]

Cheap!! Therefore shortlised.

... I would think a few Crows would be ahead of him

Too many Crows ahead of him i think, plus I don't know of him...

[Master Q]

What Fletch Said, never heard of him either...

[Maca24]

have heard of him. but cant see him getting games.

[TOM15]

he is injured atm probably wont get games this year

[MTTY]

Have really seen much of him but could be a good unique if he gets games