Oscar Gawith
STRENGTHS: + Defensive craft + Mobility + One-on-ones + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – In-between size – Production A mid-championships call-up for Vic Country, GWV Rebels defender Oscar Gawith was brought in to perform a specialist role. The sturdy 193cm stopper had the unenviable task of taking on Allies powerhouse Jed Walter, and kept the forward to […]
Connor O’Sullivan
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Composure + Intercept marking + Mobility + Running capacity + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Defensive accountability – Forward craft Somewhat a Jack of all trades, O’Sullivan’s point of difference is that he has just about also become a master at one, too. With long reach and good aerial range at 198cm, […]
Will Lorenz
STRENGTHS: + Agility + Clean skills + Composure + Decision making + Inside-outside balance IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Strength The grandson of Hawthorn legend Graham Arthur, Will Lorenz has been a prospect with eyes on him for 18 months given his strong lineage. The AFL Academy member came into the season highly touted as a […]
Joe Pike
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + One-on-ones + Ruck craft + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Decision making – Forward craft Geelong Falcons big man Joe Pike cuts an imposing figure at 203cm and 97kg, and boasts some of the cleanest hands for a player of his size. Though he is still raw when it comes to consistency […]
Orlando Turner
STRENGTHS: + Footy IQ + Forward craft + Scoreboard impact + X-Factor IMPROVEMENTS: – Production – Strength A smart small forward with plenty of upside, Orlando Turner is a member of the AFL Academy and has plenty of eye-catching traits. The well-travelled Turner has represented both the Northern Territory and Norwood this year, as well […]
Oscar Ryan
STRENGTHS: + Defensive versatility + Intercepting + Rebounding + Speed + Toughness IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Disposal consistency An eye-catching player who blends old school toughness with a modern day slingshot style, Ryan is quite versatile in his defensive duties. At 187cm, he’s capable of playing above his size but can also hunt at ground […]
Michael Rudd
STRENGTHS: + Endurance + Kick penetration + Overhead marking + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Ground balls – Speed Left-footed Geelong Falcons forward Michael Rudd is a natural footballer of sorts, who plays in a traditional style of marking and goaling, but with the new-age high endurance base. Rudd is one of the best runners for his […]
Caleb May
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Ruck craft + Size + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Athleticism – Raw When you come into your top-age season measuring in at 204cm, you would not expect a growth spurt, but that is exactly what happened with now 207cm Swans Academy ruck Caleb May. The big man strikes an imposing figure, […]
Clay Hall
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Consistency + Contested game + Inside-outside balance + Running capacity + Size IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Driving legs from contest Hall has traits applicable to both the inside and outside, but has just about fully graduated to playing exclusively through the guts this year. He brought a bit of bite […]
Kobe Shipp
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Intercepting + Reading the play + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Kick composure The son of former Fremantle player Andrew Shipp, who played under the required 100 games for father-son qualification (35), Kobe is looking to forge his own path in an open draft. The Dandenong Stingrays runner has some nice […]
