Not sure if this is red99-specific, but the Bouncers in Oggok are not holding/dropping Round Shields (yes, medium size that ogres can't even wield, which was always lulz).
http://eqbeastiary.allakhazam.com/search.shtml?id=2501
http://eqbeastiary.allakhazam.com/search.shtml?id=2487
http://eqbeastiary.allakhazam.com/search.shtml?id=2491
http://eqbeastiary.allakhazam.com/search.shtml?id=2483
Some evidence in form of ancient screenies. Even if they sported a 2h wep they would still drop a shield.