Shaw, who yesterday made his return after 16 weeks on the sidelines with an abdominal injury, played predominantly in the forward half in a defensive role on Bulldogs’ swingman Robert Murphy, while Jarrad McVeigh, Nick Malceski and Andrejs Everitt rotated off half-back.
Speaking at Monday afternoon’s recovery session at Bondi Beach, Shaw said while plans regarding where he would play for the remainder of the season were still yet to be determined, he was prepared to play a role at either end of the ground should he need to.
“It’s up in the air,” Shaw said about his position on the ground.
“On the weekend it was more of a plan after missing so many games to come back and play forward.
“I don’t know what Horse (Swans coach John Longmire) is thinking yet, I’m just glad to be in the side at the most important part of the year.
“The way our side is going you can’t really get a permanent spot anywhere, so you’ve just got to play your role.
“I’m sure I’ll head back at some stage in the coming weeks and give Macca a bit of a chop out.”
It will be very familiar territory for Shaw this Saturday night when the Swans take on his former club Collingwood in an ANZ Stadium blockbuster clash.
Not only will the 31-year be taking on his old team mates in the black and white, after his stint in the forward line at the weekend, Shaw floated the idea of matching up on his younger brother, Heath.
“It would be great,” Shaw said about taking on Heath this weekend.
“I’d love to play on my little brother and give him a towel-up.
“We pretty much speak every day anyway but I might send him a text message saying ‘Watch out I might be playing on you this week!’”
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Following Collingwood’s dominant 79-point win over Essendon on Sunday, Shaw said Saturday night’s clash would be another huge battle for the Swans as September draws nearer.
Shaw added that Sunday’s grind over the Western Bulldogs was evidence that there are no easy games left in the final month of the home and away season.
“Collingwood are always a dangerous proposition and you can never take any team lightly,” Shaw said.
“We certainly went into the Bulldogs game with that attitude as well, as they are a really improving side, and they took it right up to us.
“They showed that they are really on the improve and Collingwood straight after our game showed what they are capable of.
“We’ve got another big step this week and Collingwood are a really good side and can produce on any given day.”
The 31-year-old said he pulled up well from his first hit out in four months, adding that it was good to finally be back on the park with his team mates.
“It was great. It’s been a long time, but to get out there with the boys and get a good win yesterday was really important,” he said.
“Last night I felt pretty good and I ran out the game pretty well, so I’m just hoping to build on it again this week.”
