Showing posts for: AFL U18 Championships
Brayden Ainsworth

DRAFT ANALYSIS: "Overager who made an impact for Western Australia in the National Under 18 Championships"

Cooper Jones

STRENGTHS: Kicking, marking, decision making IMPROVEMENTS: Endurance, consistency SUMMARY: Cooper Jones played his top-age year as a forward and then did not play until mid-season with the Pioneers. Mostly used across a wing or half-forward, Jones is smart with the football in hand, good overhead and a reliable kick. He has not had a fair […]

Ben Paton

DRAFT ANALYSIS: "Ben Paton is a 19 year-old rebounding defender who got a taste of VFL action this season and looks set to impact the AFL sooner rather than later"

Callum Searle

THE former Oakleigh Chargers midfielder/defender put together a consistent season at VFL level for Port Melbourne, having added more size to his frame and strings to his bow. His aerial ability and speed caught the eye throughout the year, while he is still building other areas of his game such as his fitness and improving […]

Louis Pinnuck

2019 AFL DRAFT PROFILE: THE former Murray Bushrangers’ utility is predominantly a half-back who has the versatility to play at half-forward. His best role is that intercept, run-and-gun move off half-back, getting the ball down the field quickly in transition. His running ability, kicking and decision making are among the highlights in his game, while […]

Zareth Roe

STRENGTHS: Speed, agility, versatility, vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS: Raw, endurance SUMMARY: Zareth Roe is a developing player who crossed codes from basketball a couple of years back. Now 19, Roe put together a solid season for Perth and Western Australia at the National Under 18 Championships, playing off half-back. He has a good balance of inside […]

Tony Olango

STRENGTHS: Athleticism, clean hands, X-factor, Speed IMPROVEMENTS: Kicking, endurance, consistency SUMMARY: Tony Olango is one of those human highlight reels who can fly for huge marks, kick unbelievable goals and just do things that players at 198cm should not be able to do. His consistency has always plagued him and his kicking and endurance needs […]

Brandon Zerk-Thatcher

STRENGTHS: Vertical jump, kicking, speed IMPROVEMENTS: Endurance, light frame SUMMARY: Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is an athletic tall who played through the ruck and as a key position defender for Sturt this year. He is 195cm but only 72kg so he has a lot of filling out to do. He does have a good vertical leap, is […]

Sean Masterson

Damon Cramer

STRENGTHS: Agility, kicking, overhead marking IMPROVEMENTS: Strength, endurance SUMMARY: Damon Cramer is a rake of a tall forward, standing at 192 cm but just 69kg. He is strong overhead and a reliable shot for goal, booting two goals from his two games for Western Australia in the National Under 18 Championships. He took 11 marks […]

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