Mel Staunton
STRENGTHS: + Physicality + Footy IQ + Contested work + Strength + Competitiveness + Kicking penetration IMPROVEMENTS: – Limited exposure – Explosive speed PROFILE: Staunton was a name somewhat of a surprise in the AFLW Academy when it was initially named, having not played for the GIANTS Academy or Allies in 2022. It was soon […]
Kyanne Campbell
STRENGTHS: – Evasion– Forward craft– Goal sense– X-Factor– Speed IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency– Endurance– Versatility PROFILE: Campbell is what you would expect of a raw, but naturally talented small forward. She has moments within matches and the season itself where she shows glimpses of her potential, but is craving that consistency to build upon those moments […]
Mia Van Dyke
Mia Van Dyke is one of those rare players capable of playing on all three lines if required. Though having predominantly settled in defence for the Geelong Falcons in 2022, Van Dyke has also played forward, and on a wing, not too dissimilar to her predecessor Ingrid Houtsma who was also a good size and […]
Millie McCarthy
The Sturt key position player has enjoyed a terrific uninterrupted season in 2023 after having her top-age year affected by injury. Able to play anywhere on the field, McCarthy has found her place in attack for the Double Blues, becoming a force inside 50. She is strong overhead, athletic and is as good of a […]
