STRENGTHS:

+ Aerial ability
+ Agility
+ Forward craft
+ Finishing
+ Speed
+ X-factor

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Consistency
- Discipline
- Opposite foot 

Collard is the prototypical small forward who can beat his opponent in a variety of ways. Whether the contest is aerial, at ground level, or he is working through a stoppage, he has a deep bag of tricks and can make something happen from any given situation to make his defender feel nervous. In this sense, his mere presence is a factor, as he only needs a couple of touches or a single moment to influence a game profoundly.

The Subiaco product is blessed with some elite athletic traits to compliment his game. Lightning quick off the mark, Collard uses his pace to good effect, often getting goal-side of his opponent and burning them back towards goal. His first goal for WA against Vic Country, where he slipped free of a Luamon Lual tackle before sprinting away and finishing on the run, is a perfect illustration of this. He also possesses quick feet in traffic and good agility to evade opponents and create space for himself.

For a smaller player, Collard has a terrific leap, which he showcased multiple times during the season. He produced a catalogue of audacious marking attempts, grasping a couple of sensational grabs in the process, and putting his name forward as a future Mark of the Year contender with his propensity to sit on heads.

As a finisher, Collard is a terrific exponent of the snap on the run, kicking several goals from acute angles by using both the inside and outside of his boot. He is also a good ball user around the ground, often looking to play on and send the ball inside 50 quickly. He could look to improve his non-preferred side though, having been caught out on occasion for lacking a left foot.

In terms of improvement, Collard will look to enhance the consistency of his output, both across a game and a season. Admittedly, while small forward is arguably the most difficult position to play, Collard often flashed in and out of games, particularly at the National Championships. He can also be overzealous at times, and while this is a sign of his competitive streak, he can let this spill over into undisciplined play.