Player Watch #10: Shane Edwards - Retiring at Seasons end

[richard parker]

One of my favourite Edwards moments came in his press conference before the 2017 preliminary final when he spoke of his dreaming about winning a flag. It epitomised the vulnerability and authenticity we had cultivated that season. It was a mindset so diametrically opposed to the crows power games and one that broke the shackles for our club and allowed us to play with freedom and creative expression and ultimately led to a truck load of success.

Couldn’t find the press conference but it is detailed here: 'I can't control it': Titch dreams of cup glory

Another highlight was my dog playing briefly with his and Reece conca

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Reece Conca

Age

31

Ht

181cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

10.8

4star

HB

7.4

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.6

5star

MG

228.0

3star

D

13.8

3star

K

11.2

4star

HB

2.7

2star

M

3.7

4star

T

2.5

3star

MG

228.0

3star

D

15.8

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

7.8

5star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.0

4star

’s dogs at the dog park.

I also remember watching him line up alongside richo when he first got to the club. He looked tiny and overawed but still managed to think his way through situations and choose the best options back then. He became a freaky magician there for a while and I will miss watching him.

 

[tropicaltiger]

WTF

 

[tora tora tora]

WTF

I'm cut up.....its gunna be difficult getting over matty parker's sudden departure. its up there with billy barrot leaving. Hope we have a Ian Stewart type replacement brownlow and flag!!Maybe its a sign Timmy Tarranto IN .?

 

[Jungle Noise]

WTF

Hence their appalling ratings????


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[TigerImposter]

Thanks for the memories Shedda and retiring in style. Playing 300 games and three premierships is an incredible achievement and your demeanour off the field was also honourable , classy and full off leadership. A true citizen not only to the RFC, but to the community.

 

[tigerisland]

Whispy Watson said on SEN that Robby Gray was a better player.

Media have never understood Edwards. His vision and hands are what we built our game around. He gets the ball and moves it forward like no one has ever done before.
Legend of our club.

 

[Grrr]

Whispy Watson said on SEN that Robby Gray was a better player.

Media have never understood Edwards. His vision and hands are what we built our game around. He gets the ball and moves it forward like no one has ever done before.
Legend of our club.

No shame in that, Robbie Gray was a star. 4 x AA, Coaches award in 2014, Players team of the decade.

 

[energyquant]

No shame in that, Robbie Gray was a star. 4 x AA, Coaches award in 2014, Players team of the decade.

Shane Edwards has got three things Robbie Gray hasn't

 

[Dr Tigris]

Whispy Watson said on SEN that Robby Gray was a better player.

Media have never understood Edwards. His vision and hands are what we built our game around. He gets the ball and moves it forward like no one has ever done before.
Legend of our club.

Shedda was and is a legend. But one that only true tigerheads and genuine footy connoisseurs could appreciate.

Some commentators love him. Most are just grunts who talk loudly.

 

[All Aust]

No shame in that, Robbie Gray was a star. 4 x AA, Coaches award in 2014, Players team of the decade.

Respect how both players went about their game on and off the field.

 

[dusty1234!]

For all that has been said and done today, thank you Shedda
You were the ultimate team player, a crafty playmaker that always gave us a spark, and brough others into the game.
You played an integral part in over 10 years at the club, but most importantly a big game player and always delivered when it mattered most.
The ultimate Richmond man. Best of luck being a dad, and I am sure the tiger army will be behind you every step of the way whatever the future holds for you legend.
Thank you for bringing all of us the joy of 3 premierships, most signigficantly in 2020. The lockdown flag gave us something in what was a terrible year.
Thank you for your service.

 

[Tomnat Tigers]

His chase down tackle on McCarthy?? That was he redemption for the Cunnington chase down tackle that was called play on in 2015.

To put his team mates let him down.

 

[voorhees]

Fantastic to see that his last act was a desperate tackle.
Love the fact Shedda played and walked off the field tonight.
True club man don't come around often, we were blessed with this gem of a career

 

[jesterx]

im not crying YOU'RE CRYING

 

[juss]

im not crying YOU'RE CRYING

What a legend.
Disappointing way to see him off, but hope he hangs around the club as a recruiting assistant.

 

[Nostradumbass]

What a champ Prestia is, ripped his hamstring to get shed on the field.

 

[two blue tiger]

Farewell to a club great. Thanks for everything you’ve done. A champion on and off the field……

 

[Dont_Argue]

Sad to see him bow out like this rather than at the MCG - but at least it wasn't riding the pine in a sub vest the entire game.

One of our all time greats!

(is someone cutting onions?)

 

[_Wang_]

Thanks for everything Shedda !!

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

One of my favorite Tigers to wear our great Jumper.
Will miss his Magic moments.
Your a Legend to us all Shedda.
Thank you for Everything.

 

[Rayzorwire]

Farewell, Shedda the magician.

It was a shitty game for your career to finish with, but there you were, rising to the occasion with a massive rundown tackle when the game was on the line and we'll settle for that as a final, appropriate Shedda memory for you to leave us with.

Enjoy retirement, Tiger legend.

 

[STRUGGLETOWN EST1885]

Sheds hands. Quicker than Lightning in a bottle.

 

[S_Saed17]

Legend

 

[GoTigers2015]

Would have loved Shedda to stay at the Tigers in an off field role, but good luck to him at his new club.

Premiership Tiger joins Crows

One of the most respected players in the competition and widely recognised for his leadership

www.afc.com.au

 

[GoTigers2015]

Shedda's history with Adelaide