Laitham Vandermeer
DRAFT ANALYSIS “A speedy half-back and outside midfielder with great agility, foot skills and vertical leap” OVERVIEW Laitham Vandermeer was probably unlucky not to find himself on an AFL list last year, after an encouraging top-age season. The Murray Bushrangers speedster was given a second chance this year as a 19 year-old and has not […]
Thomas Boyd
STRENGTHS: Versatility, skills, closing speed IMPROVEMENTS: Consistency, endurance, strength SUMMARY: Tom Boyd was a player who while raw, really impressed me throughout the season. He played in defence unlike his AFL namesake, and showed good closing speed on the lead and was a really good kick who can pinpoint targets outside defensive 50. He still […]
Aaron Darling
STRENGTHS: Kicking, contested ball winning, footy smarts, versatility IMPROVEMENTS: Inside game, endurance, match fitness SUMMARY: Aaron Darling is the hard luck story of the 2017 draft crop. A member of the AFL’s AIS Academy, he has missed out on a full 12 months of development after injuring his ACL at training last November. He was […]
Liam Denton
STRENGTHS: Decision making, power, speed, footy IQ IMPROVEMENTS: Endurance, agility SUMMARY: Liam Denton is an explosive midfielder who can play inside or out with good speed and incredible football IQ. He makes good decisions with ball in hand and is a reliable kick. He has question marks over his endurance however, and his agility could […]
Damien Burke
STRENGTHS: Speed, Agility, goal sense IMPROVEMENTS: Endurance, consistency, accumulation SUMMARY: Damien Burke is a raw prospect who has some good natural talent around goals. While he did not manage to play a game for the Allies he showed some talent in the trial match against Vic Country at Ikon Park. He recorded a three second-flat […]
