Shack to the Devils?

The Prototype · Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 7:03 pm

I was thinking, the other day when I heard that Matthew Armstrong has been after former Tasmanians that have been delisted from the AFL clubs. I thought that Luke Shackelton could be next on the Devils hit list.

Maybe even on the Burnie Dockers hit list, if Shackelton doesn't get a 2nd run in the AFL. Nothing has been reported on it yet, but I would think that the Devils would pounce on Shack if no other AFL club desides to take him.

After all, they have announced they are after Former Bulldog Patrick Wiggins, and former cRow Tim Hazzell.

Johnson#26 · Joined: 18 Dec 2003

I thought that Shacks was trainign with melbourne and looking for a rookie listed position. But I wouldn't be surprised if he did travel back to Tassie to play for the Devils - they'd have apretty fair side with Bartlett, Plapp, Wiggens, Hazel and possibly Shacks.

mugway05 · Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Location: London

Well he didnt go to the devils. Quite the opposite really!!!!!!

ROUNDY81 · Joined: 23 Jul 2004

saw this today on the website thought there may be a couple of you intreasted in it
THE Tasmanian Devils are "very keen" to have former Collingwood footballer Luke Shackleton join their ranks.

Shackleton was delisted from the Magpies and then overlooked in Tuesday's pre-season draft and Devils coach Mathew Armstrong said the club was eager to secure his services.

"He's a Tasmanian boy and things haven't quite worked out for him and I guess we'd like to bring him home, set him up in employment and a career path and then get him playing for the Devils," Armstrong said.

"We've spoken to him quite a bit so we are just hoping we can find the right employment for him.

"We can't compete with SANFL clubs money-wise because their salary is so much greater than ours so we have to find career paths so they come back and have a career outside of football.

"We try to bring our own back if it's possible and maybe give them a second chance."

Armstrong believed Shackleton's ability as an all-rounder would compliment the Devils outfit.

"Luke can play everywhere down back, through the midfield and forward," he said.

"He's a good-quality VFL player and on a number of occasions when we played against him he has taken us to the cleaners. He's especially good at stoppages and his ball-winning ability.

"I think he's cut out for AFL, but you need some luck and it just hasn't fallen his way at the moment.

"It isn't all over, it will be a lot of hard work, but he certainly has the making of the right stuff."

Former Devonport all-rounder, Tassie Mariners best-and-fairest winner and St Kilda player Kurt Heazlewood moved to Hobart last month following a stint with Eastlake in Canberra and has become a regular face at Devils training sessions.

"Yes, Kurt is back training with us and that's fantastic, another Tasmanian coming home," Armstrong said.

Armstrong said he was not chasing any other players following the pre-season draft due to salary cap restrictions.

Full story available in today's edition of The Advocate.

The Prototype · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2004 7:46 pm

From Southernfootball.com.au Rumours Page.

The word is that former Tasmanian AFL player Luke Shackleton might be joining the new look Lions.

Johnson#26 · Joined: 18 Dec 2003

If Shacks wants to play AFL once more, wouldn't he be better off at the Tassie Devils, where he'd gain more exposure?

Cannibal · Joined: 10 May 2004 Location: Buninyong

He'd get even more exposure were he to stay with Williamstown.

The Prototype · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 3:54 pm

Johnson#26 · Joined: 18 Dec 2003

The Prototype · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 4:30 pm

Right now, there hasn't been any news on where he will end up, only a rumour. I will keep checking back with info, and post where he will be in 2005.

Matty · Joined: 19 Nov 2001 Location: Hobart

In todays Mercury... says Shack has signed on for 2 years with the devils following them teeing up a carpentary apprenticeship.

Thought you'd all like to know.

Matty · Joined: 19 Nov 2001 Location: Hobart

I suspected they would pick him up... good to see him get a chance with the Devils... Is a very good player at VFL level and will be very handy with the Devils.

Don't know that he's much of a chance to ever get back in the AFL, but I think he's made the right choice if that is still his ambition.

molloymagic · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 1:46 pm

There's a small interview with 'Shacks'in today's hobart paper (mercury),i'll do my best to scan it onto this site,its got a picture of him to Smile

cheers,
Blanche