Sport
28 April, 2023
Biggs debut today
GUN Boort recruit Shane Biggs will make his black and white debut against Wycheproof Narraport on Saturday. The former Western Bulldogs premiership player is one of the Pies’ key signings under new coach Dale Cameron and has been named in the...
GUN Boort recruit Shane Biggs will make his black and white debut against Wycheproof Narraport on Saturday.
The former Western Bulldogs premiership player is one of the Pies’ key signings under new coach Dale Cameron and has been named in the forward pocket
Biggs joins the Magpies after a stint with North Heidelberg in the Northern Football Netball League.
The versatile midfield-forward played 57 games for the Bulldogs, including all four games that led to the famous 2016 flag. He was drafted from former VFL side Bendigo Gold in the 2012 rookie draft.
Biggs has not played since a hip injury in 2019. Other Boort recruits Jarrod Fitzpatrick and Ryan McGhie who had lined up with the AFL premiership player at North Heidelberg helped entice him to Boort.
The early season evolution of Boort under Cameron’s guidance has seen the Pies challenge league yardstick Sea Lake Nandaly and win against Charlton.
This Saturday’s match, however, could prove the Pies toughest game yet in 2023. Wycheproof Narraport has been the early surprise beating Donald in the opening round and then Wedderburn last weekend.
Cameron says Boort is still “just scratching the surface”.
“It’s been a good learning curve so far,” he said.
Boort has shown pace and good defence in the opening two rounds and the inclusion of Biggs will strengthen the home side for its big encounter.
Meanwhile, Wedderburn is also at home on Saturday and that could prove the difference between the Redbacks and last year’s grand finalists Donald who have failed to fire so far in 2023.
Wedderburn has already seen good form from coach Sam Barnes and Tom Campbell.
The unexpected return of Jackson Guan last week will undoubtedly strengthen the Redbacks.
Guan had been a key contributor last season and his availability now for the first half of the season - before heading to Europe - is a much-needed bonus for the team at Donaldson Park.