Shaun Edwards joined the GIANTS as a zone selection from the Northern Territory in 2011 and made his AFL debut against the Adelaide Crows in Round 4 2012.

The fast paced Edwards is a versatile player who can play forward and back and played ten games for the club in his first AFL season.

Edwards’ best performance in his inaugural season came in Round 13 against Melbourne when he collected 21 disposals. 

Previous Player History

Shaun Edwards is originally from Darwin who played his junior football with St Marys before spending four years at Melbourne Grammar in Victoria.

He is a fluid moving medium midfielder / defender who has excellent clean hands, agility and speed. At the 2009 NAB Under”16 Championships he played three matches, averaging 12 disposals, an elite eight contested possessions and three marks per match, while at the 2010 NAB Under”18 Championships he played in all five matches, averaging 10 disposals and an elite three rebound 50s per match.

He was also a member of the 2011 AIS”AFL Academy squad.