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 […]
Reuben Ginbey
STRENGTHS: + Character + Clean hands + Competitiveness + Contested work + Versatility + Size IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking – X-Factor Ginbey possesses many of the traits that recruiters would be looking for in the modern game. He is a big, powerful athlete with a readymade frame ready to attack the rigours of senior football. At […]
Coby Burgiel
STRENGTHS: + Speed+ Consistency+ Cleanliness+ Scoreboard Impact + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Accumulation Being a part of some pretty successful sides in 2022, it Is no surprise that Coby Burgiel has drawn an increasing amount of attention as the year’s rolled on. Playing predominantly as a midfielder for Wesley College and Gippsland Power, Burgiel […]
Olli Hotton
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Clean hands + Evasiveness + Impact per possession + Stoppage Craft IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested Game – Forward Craft Despite starting the season as a high half-forward, Hotton started drawing eyes in the second half of the season as a midfielder. A starring performance for Vic Metro against South Australia, and his […]
Harry Cole
STRENGTHS: – Forward craft – Class – X-Factor – Aerial ability – Finishing IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency – Strength It does not take an extensive viewing of Cole to see he has some genuine AFL level talent that would draw the attention of recruiters. He is a smooth-moving player with neat skills and a frame that […]
