Anthony Munkara
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Athleticism + Dual-sided + Goal sense + Skills + X-factor IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency – Limited exposure – Raw The sample size may be relatively small, but there is little doubting the extent of Munkara’s talent. At his best, he can win games off his own boot with dynamic work inside […]
Jasper Scaife
A product of Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy, Scaife missed out on being drafted out of the Colts and state system but has excelled at League level as a 20-year-old. His early-season form was terrific, booting eight goals in the first three rounds to pop back on the draft radar. Scaife’s speed off the mark and […]
Hugh Davies
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Composure + Intercept marking + Positioning + Reading the play IMPROVEMENTS: – One-on-ones – Strength Davies has many of the attributes that clubs are looking for in the prototypical intercept defender. His best attribute is his ability to read the ball in flight and launch into a contest to impact, either […]
Hugh Bond
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Contested work + Endurance + Physicality + Tackling IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking – Polish Much of Bond’s value extends from his contested game, with the hardened ball winner capable of impacting going both ways. He takes the ball cleanly at stoppages and has a sharp step to power out, but isn’t afraid […]
Oscar Murdoch
STRENGTHS: + Intercept marking + Strength + Contested work IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking consistency – Positional versatility A versatile defender who lifted his stocks in 2022, Geelong Falcons’ Oscar Murdoch could not have done much more for his case. The 190cm backman played on both talls and smalls, showcasing his dexterity in defensive roles. He was […]
Lloyd Johnston
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Intercept marking + Rebounding + Speed + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS – Consistency – Raw Johnston’s game is a relatively simple one to summarise. He does two things with particularly natural fluency – intercept and rebound. It makes him the ideal attacking defender, with athletic traits which help him rule the […]
Jakob Ryan
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Versatility + Intercept marking + Reading the play + Run and carry + Character IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested work – Strength Jakob Ryan possesses a range of strengths which have enabled him to impact games at all levels he’s played. Ryan’s foot skills are a major component of his game, with his […]
Phoenix Foster
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Aerial ability + Contested marking + Scoreboard impact + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Ruck craft – Follow-up work The development of Foster into a genuine draft prospect was one of only a few positives for South Australia during the 2022 National Championships. His ability to compete in the ruck for significant parts […]
Jakob Anderson
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Intercept marking + One-on-ones IMPROVEMENTS: – Ground balls – Versatility Jakob Anderson had a season of mixed emotions, particularly at the end of the year, as the Sandringham Dragons and Vic Metro defender produced a consistent output on the field. Unfortunately for Anderson, injury struck and he missed both the […]
