Xavier Lindsay
STRENGTHS: + Ball use + Consistency + Inside-outside balance + Kick penetration + Versatility + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Inside craft Lindsay is a player whose improvement areas are difficult to identify given he does so many things well, and has no glaring weaknesses. His best trait is arguably his ball use, credit […]
Jobe Shanahan
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Clean hands + Mobility + Overhead marking + Scoreboard impact + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Follow-up work – Ground balls Shanahan’s versatility has been highlighted by the ability to be swung down back when needed, or placed in the midfield. One of his better performances in 2024 came in Round 16 […]
Murphy Reid
STRENGTHS: + Class + Decision making + Handballing + Poise + Running capacity + Scoreboard impact IMPROVEMENTS: – Explosive speed – Size Reid is an incredibly poised user of the ball, proving efficient in both his decision making and execution. While not blessed with explosive speed, he is fleet of thought and can either use […]
Jayden Nguyen
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Dare + Versatility + Speed IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Kicking on the run Essendon fans were buoyed by an excellent all-round showing by Bombers Next Generation Academy member Jayden Nguyen at the state draft combine. The small utility achieved top five finishes in the 20m sprint (2.897 seconds), agility test (8.126 […]
Lucas Camporeale
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Endurance + Running patterns + Outside game + Versatility + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested work – Decision making There’s no doubting Camporeale’s ability to rack up possessions. He runs the outside intelligently, much like father Scott, and is capable of sweeping back to stream forward with ball in hand. While […]
Ben Camporeale
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Competitiveness + Consistency + Clean hands + Running capacity + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS: – Defensive effort – Kicking – Speed Camporeale has been one of the most consistent performers in the draft crop this year, hitting his level in most games and being a reliable accumulator. His numbers at SANFL Under […]
