Matthew McGrory
THE GWS GIANTS Academy member showed throughout the Academy Series that he is capable of playing either inside or outside, and while he is not a massive accumulator, he can get free and move the ball inside 50 well. He averaged five tackles per game in the Academy Series to accompany his 19.4 disposals, showing […]
Blake Kuipers
A former volleyballer, Kuipers rose up into draft calculations on the back of some handy form in the NAB League for Dandenong as a key position defender. The 197cm talent showed he has serious upside with a 2.94-second 20m sprint and a 73cm standing vertical leap. He became a strong interceptor, and while he is […]
Toby Mahony
IT is remarkable to think that the Camperdown product is a midfielder at 194cm, but that seems to be Mahony’s best position. Having played in both the midfield and at half-forward, Mahony still has areas to develop, but moves well for a tall. He has an 8.08-second agility test and showed the versatility to be […]
Hamish Ellem
A key position forward who can pinch-hit in the ruck, the Sydney Swans Academy member produced a strong Under-18 carnival for the Allies. While he missed a lot of chances he should have nailed in front of goal, he was almost like a small forward in a big forward’s body, able to crumb the ball […]
Harrison Pepper
ONE of Hawthorn’s Next Generation Academy players, Pepper enjoyed a role change in 2019, moving from attack to defence and representing Vic Country this year. He has great competitiveness and hates to be beaten, with good speed and the versatility to play in multiple positions. His kicking can be a worry at times, and he […]
Ben Jungfer
THE inside midfielder received a call-up to the Allies squad after a strong month with Northern Territory in the NAB League Boys Academy Series. He had no fear winning the ball at the coalface and is physically ready to match it with senior players. Jungfer also played for Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL to gain […]
