Harry Rowston
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Contested work + Inside game + Overhead marking + Scoreboard impact + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking – Versatility There are many boxes Rowston ticks, proving a reliable performer throughout the year and hardly putting a foot wrong. The crux of his game lies at the contest, where the tough 18-year-old’s […]
Caleb Mitchell
STRENGTHS: + Ground coverage + Outside run + Overhead marking + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking – Speed Mitchell is a unique type of wingman in the sense that he is built like an inside midfielder, but predominantly plies his trade on the outer. He quickly cemented his spot on the wing for Murray and […]
James Van Es
STRENGTHS: + Intercept marking + Positioning + Rebounding + Strength + One-on-Ones IMPROVEMENTS: – In-game athleticism – Ground balls James Van Es is a potentially value selection lower down in the AFL Draft order, but is the type of player that could raise interest from certain clubs depending on what they are looking for. On […]
Darcy Minchella
STRENGTHS: + Follow-up work + Mobility + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency – Strength West Adelaide was land of the giants this year, and Darcy Minchella is perhaps one of the less heralded talls to have donned the red and black this year. Playing 11 SANFL Under 18 games, the 18-year-old produced a few impressive […]
Toby McMullin
STRENGTHS: + Dual-sided + Work rate + Defensive pressure + Explosive speed + Composure IMPROVEMENTS: – Production – Endurance Toby McMullin is a neat player who ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to overall profile. Having performed across multiple teams and leagues and played a mixture of forward and midfield, the Dragons utility […]
Olivier Northam
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Aggression + Competitiveness + Overhead marking + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Kicking This year has been one of steep learning for Northam, who started out in his usual ruck-forward role but has been challenged to expand his versatility. At 195cm, he’s arguably undersized as a modern day ruck, but […]
Jhye Clark
STRENGTHS: + Consistency + Production + Contested work + Leadership + Clean skills + Dual footed IMPROVEMENTS: – Explosive speed – Outside game Jhye Clark is one of those players that will gain league-wide recognition fairly early in his career. If not for his ability with ball-in-hand, then for his intent and willingness to do […]
Max Gruzewski
STRENGTHS: + Vertical Leap + Versatility + Composure + Skills + Upside + Marking IMPROVEMENTS: – Agility – Forward craft The big thing you notice about Max Gruzewski straight away when watching him is his leap. He uses his athletic leap in every overhead contest he is apart of, whether that is coming from behind […]
