Thomas McGuane
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Consistency + Footy IQ + Running capacity IMPROVEMENTS: – Size – Speed Few prospects possess the same level of nous as Thomas McGuane, who simply knows where to find the footy. The hard-running utility is tied to Collingwood thanks to father Mick’s 152 games at the club, although the Magpies have […]
Cooper Duff-Tytler
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Cleanliness + Follow-up work + Mobility + Upside + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Physicality – Ruck craft Duff-Tytler’s versatility is one thing that will be at the forefront of the recruiters’ minds. When it came to his VFL debut for Essendon, he was positioned up forward as the second tall and was […]
Mitchell Stevens
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Competitiveness + Speed + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Endurance Among the raft of club-tied talent this year is Adelaide father-son hopeful Mitchell Stevens, the son of 101-game premiership player Mark. Stevens junior will hope to land at West Lakes via the Gippsland Power, where he has played consecutive 16-game […]
Sam Ainsworth
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Contested marking + Follow-up work + Rate of improvement + Strength + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Forward craft – Rawness Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Ainsworth’s year has been his rate of improvement. From a relative unknown in preseason, his chance position change sparked a rapid rise. The big man transformed […]
Jett Dahlitz
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Decision making + Kicking + Rebounding IMPROVEMENTS: – Defensive craft – Strength Jett Dahlitz was one of the architects of Sturt’s premiership success this season. His ball use out of the defensive half was exceptionally reliable, and he was rightfully entrusted with the Double Blues’ kick-in duties. His Grand Final performance […]
Koby Coulson
STRENGTHS: + Agility + Consistency + Contested ball + Tackling + Toughness + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking composure – Polish Coulson is an inside midfielder with genuine weapons. His agility and power are desirable traits in the modern game which he uses just about every time he possesses the ball. Coulson plays in short […]