James Leake
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Decision making + Marking + Skills + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Four-quarter consistency – Strength When Leake is brought up in draft conversations, the first word that pops to mind is ‘versatile’, having cut his teeth in the first half of the season and at Nationals level as an impactful intercept defender, […]
Will McCabe
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Intercept marking + Speed + Upside + Versatility + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS: – One-on-one defending – Strength McCabe’s aerial ability is arguably his most eye-catching trait, and one which strongly demonstrates his athleticism. At 197cm, he has good range and reach, but also leaps at the ball stylishly and isn’t […]
Lachlan Cabor
STRENGTHS: + Aggression + Defensive accountability + One-on-ones + Speed IMPROVEMENTS: – Decision making – Kicking Lachlan Cabor has enjoyed back-to-back years in the AFL Academy and solidified his position as a small defender among this year’s AFL Draft crop. Though not always being as effective as he could be, Cabor enjoyed some big roles […]
Odin Jones
STRENGTHS: + Follow-up work + Production + Size + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Athleticism – Kick consistency A hard-working ruck from West Perth, Odin Jones is best known for his follow-up work and efforts around the ground. A readymade size at 199cm and 96kg, Jones competed well against some high quality rucks at WAFL Colts […]
Archer Reid
STRENGTHS: + Forward craft + Ground balls + Leading patterns + Marking + Mobility + Skills IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency – Conversion – Physicality It was a mixed season for Reid, who came into the year as arguably the most exciting tall forward prospect, but struggled to consistently hit the scoreboard against high quality opponents and […]
Angus Hastie
STRENGTHS: + Agility + Defensive versatility + Intercept game + Rebounding + Speed + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Strength Considering how recently he made a full commitment to the footballing pathway, Hastie expresses a seasoned grip on the game. He admires how confidently Bailey Dale attacks and takes risks with the ball, but is […]
Ollie Murphy
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Competitiveness + Composure + Intercept marking + Kicking + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Defensive craft – Strength Murphy came into the season as a relative unknown, playing most of his junior football as a ruck and key forward, but a switch to the back line has seen Murphy bolt into first […]
Harry De Mattia
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Kick penetration + Leadership + Speed + Tackling + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Accumulation – Composure Power and explosiveness form the crux of De Mattia’s game; from his speed, to penetrative kicking and hard tackling. He’s the type of two-way player who can burst out the front of a stoppage or stop […]
