Past #4: Shaun Higgins - Higgo traded to Geelong for 2020 #30 - 2x Syds/108 NM gms/96 NM gls - thx Higgo

[Shagga is all Class]

Or at least hasn't had a dedicated thread, given his imminent arrival. Other than reactive comments about the alleged contract figures and length, he hasn't had a lot of decent discussion about him here.

Higgins is skilled which makes up for his leg speed. Can play multiple roles, not bad overhead, can kick goals and from long range too.

Probably sounds stupid but I looked at how Dal Santo improved the bottom 6. Higgins does too and as he can play multiple roles may also release someone to do damage.

e.g. Dal Santo >>>> Sierakowski, Jacobs, McKenzie.

 

[salamander]

Great news? I see it as a big slap in Greenwood's face that could see him walk from the club. Offering an injury prone footballer four years is stupid. And don't get me started on the $400k.

I'm coming around to the decision of recruiting Waite but the reported Higgins deal of 400 K for 4 years really concerns me

 

[Dirty_11]

I'm coming around to the decision of recruiting Waite but the reported Higgins deal of 400 K for 4 years really concerns me

I hope the $400k for 4 is inaccurate because how the club comes to the conclusion that Higgins is worth more than Levi is beyond me.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane 38s39 seconds ago
WBulldogs have advised AFL they will not match NMelb offer for Restricted Free Agent Shaun Higgins. Higgins now able to join Kangaroos.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane 1m1 minute ago
AFL has advised WBulldogs that due to NMelb contract amount offer to SHiggins & player's age, club will be eligible for r2 compensation pick

 

[Ant_]

Good luck guys, I think you guys are in a better position to utilise his strengths and cover his weaknesses than us right now.

 

[Kimbo]

Welcome Shaun. May your career with us be healthy and successful!

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Eligible and now official apparently.

UPDATE OCTOBER 3
Shaun Higgins has officially joined North Melbourne after the Western Bulldogs decided against matching the Kangaroos' offer for the restricted free agent on Friday.


The Bulldogs are eligible for a second-round comepnsation draft pick for losing Higgins.

Edit: Why da fack did this auto post to my facebook?

 

[Jonnoo]

Becoming the club of choice

 

[GS WARRIORS]

Very happy with this signing. Will play HFF/Wing imo.

Welcome Shaun.

 

[ben_1301]

This is a good move, talented player often let down by his body, I'd back Saunders to get the best out of him!

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Finals performer too.

 

[utility]

Destination club.

 

[Rooboy 96]

Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane 1m1 minute ago
AFL has advised WBulldogs that due to NMelb contract amount offer to SHiggins & player's age, club will be eligible for r2 compensation pick

do you reckon if on the trade table, the dogs would have got a round 2 pick for Higgins? we may have done them a favour. Well those doggies do need some favours. welcome aboard Shaun.

 

[COOL-A-ROO]

Don't mind this one bit. Adds a bit more.

 

[GS WARRIORS]

This is a good move, talented player often let down by his body, I'd back Saunders to get the best out of him!

Waite mentioned our great fitness staff in his presser. I'm sure this was a factor in Higgins wanting to come over as well.

 

[Bell End]

I'm so fricken excited for next year!!!!!!

 

[DarkPhoenix]

And NMFC confirm Higgins signing.

 

[ben_1301]

Waite mentioned our great fitness staff in his presser. I'm sure this was a factor in Higgins wanting to come over as well.

That would be a huge selling point for a pair of players with soft tissue history! You could say both those players careers depend on how their body stands up, so why wouldn't you go to the best in the league in that regard.

 

[NiceCunnington]

Not nearly as soft as many of our posters are saying.

Hope he can get his body right. Could still play plenty of footy for us.

 

[Ry009]

Props to Footscray for not dicking around and letting it go through to Monday.

 

[boneofshin]

:sternlook

 

[rooboy335]

Higgins highlights vid from North:



Giggity.

 

[Flawed Genius]

The Dogs have effectively traded Higgins for 26.

That is a ginormous win.

 

[GarnerSmash]

The Dogs have effectively traded Higgins for 26.

That is a ginormous win.

Win/win?