Zoe Besanko
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Speed + Marking + Groundballs + Versatility + Leadership IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking – Strength PROFILE: A real point of difference for Besanko is her speed, particularly between the 5-10m mark where she seems to gain another gear once in motion. She is very good at getting the tap down to a […]
Molly O’Hehir
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Explosive speed + Aerial ability + Kicking + Versatility + Offensive-defensive balance + Leadership IMPROVEMENTS: – Opposite foot – Tackling technique PROFILE: Molly O’Hehir does not get the plaudits that she deserves in the wider public, largely due to the fact of coming through the draft pathway with the equally supremely […]
Sierra Grieves
STRENGTHS: + Production + Contested work + Defensive pressure + Consistency + Forward craft + Clearance ability + Footy IQ IMPROVEMENTS: – Polish – Kicking under pressure PROFILE: If you are looking for a player with a high floor (their lowest point of production) then Sierra Grieves is the one that comes to mind. Even […]
Rebecca Clottey
SNAPSHOT: “A tenacious small forward with elite defensive pressure and ultra-damaging around goal.” STRENGTHS: + Defensive pressure + Goal sense + Forward craft + Speed + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Fundamentals – Consistency PROFILE: Rebecca Clottey is a modern day small forward who mixes nice goal sense with elite pressure making opposition defenders very nervous. The […]
Lily Paterson
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Clean hands + Strength + Production + Defensive work + Footy IQ IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Goalkicking PROFILE: Lily Paterson would not have been on any draft boards at the start of the season, but within a few weeks it was evident she had what it took to go to the […]
Sophie McKay
STRENGTHS: + Explosive speed + Physicality + Clearances + Scoreboard impact + Goal sense + Big game player IMPROVEMENTS: – Defensive running – Endurance PROFILE: Sophie McKay is an eye-catching prospect with explosive speed – that would be Top 10 across the nation in tests – being her greatest asset. Her ability to win the […]
Georgia McKee
STRENGTHS: + Goal sense + X-Factor + Scoreboard impact + Forward craft + Dual-sided + Footy IQ IMPROVEMENTS: – Conditioning– Consistency PROFILE: If you’re talking natural footballing ability, then Georgia McKee is one of the best players in the AFLW Draft. Her work inside 50 including her forward craft, goal sense and footy IQ makes […]
Emma McDonald
STRENGTHS: + Contested marking + Athleticism + Competitiveness + Forward craft + Ground balls + Follow-up work IMPROVEMENTS: – Set shot consistency – Composure PROFILE: There is a reason Emma McDonald is so highly touted, and her traits particularly inside 50 standout at whatever level she plays. Despite being supremely talented, the Oakleigh and Vic […]
Laela Ebert
SNAPSHOT: “A smooth-moving midfielder/defender with fantastic footskills and clean hands, Ebert returned from an ACL two years ago to produce some consistent football the last two years.” STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Clean hands + Speed + Composure + Vision + Decision making IMPROVEMENTS: – Athleticism– Positioning PROFILE: Laela Ebert is the type of player teammates […]
Lexi Gregor
STRENGTHS: + Contested marking + Aerial ability + Kick penetration + Strength + One-on-ones + Groundlevel work + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Endurance – Set shot goalkicking PROFILE: Lexi Gregor’s point of difference in her game is her contested marking and aerial ability. She is a strong player who can clunk grabs with one […]
