Ty Gallop
A traditional key forward who is a strong marking key forward. Applying plenty of scoreboard pressure consistently for both the Brisbane Lions Academy and Allies, Gallop was able to provide a strong target inside 50. While not receiving a Draft Combine invitation, Gallop did enough throughout the year to remain an AFL Draft chance.
Keighton Matofai-Forbes
STRENGTHS: + Kick penetration + Power + Strength + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Endurance Keighton Matofai-Forbes is a highly regarded prospect at the Western Jets, and was voted in as captain to start his top-age campaign. The 188cm power forward is also capable of playing across half-back, with his penetrative kicking skills and […]
Charlie West
STRENGTHS: + Aggression + Contested marking + Follow-up work + Speed + Strength + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Field kicking West’s one wood is clearly his contested marking ability. He averaged six marks per his 10 SANFL Under 18 appearances this year, with a third of them coming in a contest. Part of […]
Jonty Faull
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Mobility + Scoreboard impact + Set shot goalkicking + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Contested marking Faull has claims on being the hardest working and most competitive key forward in the crop. The mobile tall not only fulfils his duty of splitting and winning aerial duels, but also follows up […]
Cody Anderson
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Defensive pressure + Inside game + Strength + Tackling + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Decision making – Outside game – Skills Anderson’s tackle technique and defensive work rate off the ball is one trait clubs and fans alike will come to admire him for. In the 2024 Coates Talent League Grand […]
Jacob Sheean
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Intercepting + Leadership + Reading the play IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Strength South Adelaide Under 18 captain Jacob Sheean has been a reliable figure for the Panthers across two seasons. He featured in 20 games last year en route to premiership success, before skippering in 10 appearances as a top-ager between […]
Jagga Smith
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Clean hands + Consistency + Decision making + Evasiveness + Leadership IMPROVEMENTS: – Impact-per-possession – Size Smith sought out to play consistent footy in 2024 and certainly delivered on that. He was a frequently high accumulator, averaging 33.8 disposals in the Coates Talent League and 29.2 throughout the Under 18 National […]
