Tom Gross
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Explosiveness + Physicality + Scoreboard impact + Versatility + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – End product Much of Gross’ best work over the course of his junior career has been done through midfield, though he has the traits and scope to thrive in a variety of roles. His best attributes […]
Phoenix Hargrave
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Contested game + Scoreboard impact + Strength + Toughness IMPROVEMENTS: – Field kicking – Outside game Hargrave offers a no-nonsense approach that cuts through the flair and athletic aura of other prospects. He’s a tough inside ball winner who does the fundamentals relatively well, without being overly flashy. The 181cm […]
Ned Bowman
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Athleticism + Goal sense + Speed + Upside + X-factor IMPROVEMENTS: – Accumulation – Four-quarter consistency – Strength Bowman might have the best highlight package in this year’s AFL Draft. When given a clear run and jump, he’s capable of spectacular pack marks, plucking the ball out of the air […]
Tallan Rosenzweig
STRENGTHS: + Contested marking + Forward craft + Leading patterns + Scoreboard impact IMPROVEMENTS: – Goalkicking accuracy – Size A late call-up to the South Australian state draft combine hints at AFL interest in Central District key forward Tallan Rosenzweig. Making up part of the Bulldogs’ dangerous tall targets inside 50, the 18-year-old most often […]
Ricky Mentha
STRENGTHS: + Agility + Goal sense + Smarts + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Endurance A native of Alice Springs who relocated to complete his footballing education in Victoria, Ricky Mentha is a craft small with plenty of potential. He is tied to Melbourne’s Next Generation Academy and showed signs of great growth after training […]
Oliver Hannaford
STRENGTHS: + Agility + Defensive acts + Power + Speed + Toughness + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Polish Oliver Hannaford’s big-game performances towards the end of the season have him pegged as one of this year’s biggest draft bolters. The Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels prospect was a key factor in the region making […]
Sam Lalor
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Kick penetration + Physicality + Power + Scoreboard impact + Tackling IMPROVEMENTS: – Durability – Endurance While his exploits inside attacking 50 have been handy this year, Lalor shines brightest as a bull at the contest. He’s a one-touch first possession winner with imposing physical traits, which he uses to […]
Rome Burgoyne
STRENGTHS: + Composure + Decision making + Poise + Skills IMPROVEMENTS: – Defensive acts – Durability Described as somewhat of a slow burn, Rome Burgoyne long been touted as having the most potential of the Burgoyne brothers (sons of Peter), but is now beginning to match his talent with training standards and work rate. He’s […]
