Josephine Bamford
STRENGTHS: + Vertical jump + Ruck craft + Explosive speed + Defensive pressure + Groundballs + Footy IQ + Decision making IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking precision – Strength Bamford has plenty of what you are looking for in a ruck, from her athletic capabilities to her follow-up work and then ability to go forward and hit […]
Bree Horne
STRENGTHS: + Speed + One-on-ones + Creativity + Vision + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking efficiency – Contested marking There is plenty of upside in Horne’s game that is evident to see, and while she is not quite the finished prospect yet, has those traits which catch the eye. Having really locked in to that tall […]
Evelyn Connolly
STRENGTHS: + Goal sense + X-factor + One-on-ones + Forward craft + Reading the play + Scoreboard impact + Defensive pressure IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Athleticism – Accuracy consistency When it comes to naturally gifted forwards, Evelyn Connolly is one of the most talented close to the big sticks. While at times her accuracy wavered […]
Tayla McMillan
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Explosive speed + Inside-outside balance + Skills + Defensive pressure + Footy IQ + Decision making + Vision IMPROVEMENTS: – Aerial ability– Scoreboard impact It is tough to even know where to begin with McMillan when discussing her strengths, so from an overall point of view, it is very easy […]
Macy Watkins
STRENGTHS: + Contested work + Defensive pressure + Clean hands + Composure + Leadership + Two-way running IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Offensive output Watkins gamestyle begins around the ball, with her contest work in both winning the ball and stripping the opposition of it, a standout. Her defensive traits are what shine through, with the […]
Zoe Wilkinson
STRENGTHS: + Contested work +Decision making + Versatility + Clean hands + Scoreboard impact + Footy IQ + Competitiveness IMPROVEMENTS: – Overhead marking – Kicking under pressure – Production Wilkinson’s draft profile is an interesting one. The gap between her best traits and biggest improvements is not that large, because as a whole, she has […]
Niamh McCarthy
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Defensive pressure + Accountability + Versatility + Groundballs IMPROVEMENTS: – Fundamentals– Exposure A developing Queensland tall with the ability to play across various lines, Niamh McCarthy is another Brisbane lions Academy member to watch. The top-ager was limited to just one national carnival game but got her chance throughout the Coates […]
Ava Bibby
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Dual-sided + Set shot accuracy + Overhead marking + Groundballs + Versatility + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested marking – Consistency – Endurance Bibby is a little bit of an unknown prospect, but follows a similar versatile trend to last year’s Pioneers leader Lexi Gregor. The now Geelong utility had more runs […]
Renee Morgan
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Strength + Contested ball + Skills + Dual-sided + Work rate + Defensive pressure IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Scoreboard impact A strong contested midfielder, Morgan is as mentioned, a natural footballer. She is clean, has good skills, can win it anywhere, and uses both sides of her body efficiently. Though […]
