Edward Allan
STRENGTHS: + Acceleration + Consistency + Two-footed + Upside + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Strength Allan struggled for exposure in 2022, but did the most with the very limited opportunities he had. Across five WAFL Colts games, he remained consistent, never finishing below 20 touches in a single game while playing on the wing […]
Josh Weddle
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Intercept marking + Rebound run + Upside + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – In-between size It is easy to see the upside in Weddle, whose athletic profile is both enviable and essential. Not only does he possess a strong frame, springy leap and explosive speed, but his endurance base saw him […]
Jack Cleaver
A junior who cracked all three WAFL grades in 2022, Jack Cleaver has looked comfortable at each level. The East Fremantle utility started out at Colts level, and took just one Reserves outing to earn League selection, where he ended the year strongly across seven games. There, he helped the Sharks to a preliminary final […]
Luke Teal
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Composure + Agility + Decision making + Consistency + Defensive accountability IMPROVEMENTS: – Strength – Production What sets Teal apart from many players in this years draft pool is his kicking. It is often penetrating and to a teammates advantage, and forwards are always keen to lead to Teal when he […]
Nicholas Madden
STRENGTHS: + Contested work + Follow-up + Ruck craft + Size + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Versatility Madden’s game mostly revolves around his ability to impose himself at the ruck contest, setting somewhat of a tone for his team at the source. Particularly against those in his age bracket, the 18-year-old is near-impossible to […]
Jason Gillbee
STRENGTHS: + Character + Endurance + Outside run + Versatility + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Hurt factor – Inside game At the crux of Gillbee’s game are his running capacity and versatility. At over 190cm, he models his game on the likes of Nik Cox, presenting as a tall outside player who runs all day, […]
Tom McCallum
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Endurance + Intercept marking + Run-and-carry + Speed + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency – Kicking McCallum’s top traits fall under the umbrella of athleticism, with his all-round profile proving valuable to his on-field game. Perhaps his most eye-catching attribute is speed, with the 18-year-old capable of taking off in a […]
Sam Gilbey
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Class + Decision making + Intercept marking + Kicking + Rebounding IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested game – Durability – Strength Gilbey says himself that half-back is where he plays his best footy, and he has all the tools of a classic rebounding defender. At 187cm, he holds his own aerially with intercept […]
Jed Adams
STRENGTHS: + Decision making + Kicking + Marking + One-on-ones + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Defending at ground level – Speed A strong and versatile key defender, Adams is one of many players who came into 2022 with limited exposure and impressed immensely. Level headed and a smart defender, Adams is just as important to his […]
