STRENGTHS: Defensive pressure, consistency, scoreboard impact, competitiveness
IMPROVEMENTS: Accumulation, size

SUMMARY: Hard working Richmond VFL small forward Jake Aarts prides himself on his ability to harass the opposition and create goal opportunities for his side. The midfield convert has put together a consistent couple of seasons after a move forward, kicking a goal per his 13 VFL games on top of an average of four tackles. Aarts' competitiveness bodes well for the roles he plays inside 50, but his State Combine results didn't overly suggest he has the attributes for it. His respectable 20m sprint time of 3.06 seconds and agility score of 8.76 seconds aren't outstanding, but highlight his heart and willingness to compete in getting the best out of his ability. Aarts' yo-yo test score of 20.8 is also decent for a small forward, who often have to improve on their endurance, but is just shy of what a move back to the midfield would warrant. At 178cm and 77kg, Aarts may look to put on size, but it seems that he has found his perfect role at VFL level and he plays it so well - hence the attention.