Xavier Bamert
STRENGTHS: + Aggression + Endurance + Size + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Class – Speed Xavier Bamert had the tall task of captaining the Sandringham Dragons in their pursuit of a fourth consecutive Coates Talent League premiership this year. It was a testament to the bullocking midfielder’s leadership and consistent output that they made it […]
Balyn O’Brien
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Competitiveness + Defensive craft + Toughness IMPROVEMENTS: – Offensive output – Production You’d be hard pressed to find a more desperate, dogged defender than Balyn O’Brien. The Eyre Peninsula native has made a name for himself down back with his relentless desire to compete and trademark toughness. He came on […]
Brodie Atkins
STRENGTHS: + Contested ball + Consistency + Stoppage craft + Tackling IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking polish – Outside game Brodie Atkins made a name for himself as one of the most prolific tacklers and contested ball winners in the Coates Talent League this year. His hard-edged approach was crucial to his and his side’s successes this […]
Tyan Prindable
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Consistency + Efficiency + Scoreboard impact + Tackling + Vision IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Flair Prindable has made his name as a reliable ball winner with handy points of difference. His inside craft is clean, able to read the rucks’ taps and take possession without fumbling, before guiding his decision […]
Thomas Phillips
STRENGTHS: + Agility + Kicking + Poise + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Production – Strength One of the most well-travelled prospects in the country this year is Thomas Phillips. A West Australian native originally zoned to East Fremantle, he made the move to Victoria in 2023 where he boards at Scotch College. Now tied to the […]
Finn Davis
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Consistency + Efficiency + Intercept marking + Run-and-carry + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Durability – Size In 2025, Davis saw his role change at the Jets from a more defensive orientation to a more attacking mindset when coming out of defence. Combined with Tom Burton, usually the two would provide plenty of […]
Aaron Sharkie
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Consistency + Running power + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Impact-per-possession – Kick consistency Few running defenders can claim to have matched Aaron Sharkie’s output in 2025. The Oakleigh Chargers prospect forced his way back into the Vic Metro setup having represented his state in younger age groups, while also thriving at […]
Sam Swadling
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Consistency + Endurance + Scoreboard threat + Size + Two-way running IMPROVEMENTS: – Ball use – Impact-per-possession Arguably the best in the draft when it comes to finding the ball, Swadling’s early work in the WAFL Colts had him racing up draft boards. Endurance and two-way running are the keys to […]
Dale Sutherland
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Intercept marking + Rebounding + Speed IMPROVEMENTS: – Kick consistency – Strength Perth defender Dale Sutherland earned a reputation this year for his daring rebound play and ability to rack up possessions. He found a groove in the post-championships period, averaging 26.3 disposals in his last six WAFL Colts outings – […]
