Rhyan Mansell
STRENGTHS: Acceleration, tackling, defensive work, composure IMPROVEMENTS: Endurance, accumulation SUMMARY: The sole Tasmanian to receive a State Draft Combine invitation, Mansell is the cousin of highly touted fellow North Launceston teenager, Tarryn Thomas. Mansell’s attack on the ball is as good as anyone’s and he is a fierce tackler, averaging four per game at […]
Aaron Nietschke
STRENGTHS: Accumulation, consistency, poise, versatility IMPROVEMENTS: X-factor SUMMARY: South Australian utility Aaron Nietschke proved he was a class-above in his eight games at SANFL Under 18s level, where he took out the league Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Able to be deployed on a wing or across-half back, the Central District product averaged 32 disposals, 14 contested […]
Martin Frederick
STRENGTHS: Cleanness, run and carry, endurance, agility, explosiveness, upside IMPROVEMENTS: Raw, size, accumulation, vertical leap SUMMARY: Martin Frederick is a small, running defender tied to Port Adelaide via the clubs Next Generation Academy. Frederick represented South Australia at the National Under 18 Championships and was a prominent member of the states’ backline, playing all four […]
James Rendell
STRENGTHS: Versatility, strength, groundwork, work rate IMPROVEMENTS: Agility, speed, vertical leap SUMMARY: James Rendell is a versatile tall prospect who has put in good shifts around the ground at both TAC Cup and National Championship levels. Son of Fitzroy great, Matt, Rendell is eligible to be picked up as a father-son selection by Brisbane having trained with […]
Alastair Richards
STRENGTHS: Vertical leap, acceleration, outside game IMPROVEMENTS: Contested ball, kicking consistency SUMMARY: Pacey outside midfielder Alastair Richards has enjoyed a consistent season across every level he played, impressing enough to be selected to represent Vic Metro. The St Kevins product caught the eye with his run from half-back or on a wing, carrying the ball up the […]
