Nathan Philactides
STRENGTHS: + Agility + Explosiveness + Intercepting + Rebounding + Run-and-carry + Speed IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Defensive craft – Opposite foot Philactides is the type of prospect you only need to see a few times to get a picture of how he plays. He puts speed on the ball across half-back, sparking attacks from […]
Arie Schoenmaker
STRENGTHS: + Ball use + Decision making + Kicking + Reading the play + Rebounding IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested work – Defensive craft One of the best and longest kicks in this year’s draft pool, Schoenmaker has a clear favourite weapon in his arsenal. His distribution off the last line of defence is as penetrative as […]
Will Patton
STRENGTHS: + Decision making + Defensive versatility + Intercepting + Leadership + Reading the play + Rebounding IMPROVEMENTS: – Defensive application – Ground level game Patton has become accustomed to having his hands full in defence, often tasked with two-way responsibilities. He is an effective interceptor and took on some tough roles at the National […]
Seth Campbell
STRENGTHS: + Ground balls + Scoreboard impact + Smarts + Speed + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested work – Strength Though there were a few standout performances throughout Campbell’s season, he proved relatively consistent as a core creative member of the Tasmania Devils squad. Utilised as a high half-forward who spent stints in midfield, he […]
Mattaes Phillipou
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Overhead marking + Athleticism + Clean hands + Scoreboard impact IMPROVEMENTS: – Field kicking – Consistency Football runs in the family for Phillipou, whose father Sam played over 100 games for Woodville-West Torrens and grandfather Peter also notched up 272 for the Eagles. Hailing from the PHOS Camden Football […]
Joe Fonti
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Impact per possession + Intercept marking + Speed IMPROVEMENTS: – Production – Strength Joe Fonti is an over-aged draft bolter who enjoyed a purple patch of form through the WAFL Colts with Claremont, earning a call-up to the West Australian Under 18 team. He held his own at the National Championships, […]
Archie Lovelock
Glenelg midfielder/forward Archie Lovelock is a tough small with ample skill who impressed for both state and club in 2022. Set to turn 18 after the draft, Lovelock earned three caps in the SANFL Reserves this season, but thrived at Under 18s level with wins in all of his 10 appearances. He played a key […]
