Luke Shackleton

Pied Piper · Joined: 20 May 2003 Location: Pig City

This kid's worth a mention. He came to the club with a real question mark over his fitness levels, but keeping in touch with Williamstown news, he's been tearing it up and getting better and better. Last week in the Bendigo bog he had some 32 touches on four different opponents. His skills are apparently exceptional and because of his body shape he's got real pack-busting presence. Doubtful he'll get thrown in the deep end at this time of year, but don't be surprised either if he gets a call-up. Certainly one to watch.

And for everyone still crying out for a ruckman, rest easy, because Guy Williams seems to have really stamped himself as the number one ruck in the VFL. Check out Dale's pics of him leaping out of the mud to palm the ball. He'll get a senior call-up next year for sure, starting in the Wiz Cup.

Weed

The Prototype · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 11:09 pm

Been hearing good things about him, saw him playing for Williamstown on the ABC earlier in the season. Was a very good player for the Mariners, I think he will get a call-up during the Pre-Season, but he will have to work hard to get into the Senior side after that time though. Is Guy Williams on the Collingwood list? I've never heard that name before, which is why I am asking.

TRELOS · TRELOS Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Location: Taylors Lakes

DO you mean Guy Richards by any chance??

Pied Piper · Joined: 20 May 2003 Location: Pig City

Sorry I meant Guy RICHARDS lol - must be all the talk of Paul Williams! Apologies for confusion.

dillo_09 · Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Location: Whittington

I am a big wrap on this kid from what i have seen and heard. Cant wait to see him in action.

Any chance MM will pull a shock this week or for the finals????

I was thinking of a song that the cheer squad can sing when he gets a game. What about to the tune of that Eminem song - something like this

Here's the Shaq,
Back again,
to kick some ass
tell your freinds
Shaq is back
Shaq is back
Shaq is back
etc

Anyway, I am really looking forward to seeing this kid play in the senior side.

Pied Piper · Joined: 20 May 2003 Location: Pig City

I can see it now Dillo - someone will soon get a crush on the kid and call him The Love Shack ... oh god, it's time for bed I think Wink

Culprit · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: Port Melbourne

Collingwood have a knack of throwing in a kid for big games. Nothing would suprise me. I was with his Uncle Saturday night and talking about him.

The Prototype · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 11:50 am

I doubt they will, I think MM has learnt that lesson when he put Fraser in a little early. So I wouldn't think Sheckelton, Nixon, Cloke, or anyone like that will get a mention until next season. Maybe even the one after, the games coming up are too important to mess around with young players.

Culprit · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: Port Melbourne

Through in McGough in Anzac day last year. If he thinsk their good enough he will.

The Prototype · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 12:49 pm

Yeah, but I think it's a little late in the season though.

Joel · Joined: 23 Mar 1999 Location: Mornington Peninsula

So, Guy Richards is going well, is he?

Dale61 · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 1:50 pm

You can get all the info you need about Guy Richards' form by reading the match reports in The Williamstown Factor.