Max Dreher
STRENGTHS: Ball winning, versatile, endurance IMPROVEMENTS: Speed SUMMARY: Max Dreher has shown in 2017 that he can play multiple roles, whether that’s as an inside midfielder or across half back flank. He never shirks at the contest and is willing to win the contested ball, even against bigger and stronger midfielders. He is lacking speed and agility, but […]
Lachlan Young
STRENGTHS: Kicking, endurance, rebounding, vertical leap, competitiveness IMPROVEMENTS: Accumulation, tackling numbers SUMMARY: Lachlan Young is an over-age prospect who came back to the Stingrays and showed strong desire throughout the TAC Cup season playing in the defensive half. He played a team-first game with competitive efforts and using his good endurance to wear down […]
Thomas Freeman
STRENGTHS: Penetrating kick, skills, versatility, agility IMPROVEMENTS: Endurance, consistency, accumulation SUMMARY: Tom Freeman is a player who has been unlucky in terms of injuries and has not been exposed to as much TAC Cup football as others. He still earned a state combine invitation and no doubt that is on the back of his foot […]
Riley Jones
STRENGTHS: Agility, kicking, endurance IMPROVEMENTS: Speed, clear best position at next level, one-on-one defending SUMMARY: Riley Jones started the season well for Oakleigh Chargers, using his good kick to effectiveness across half back. During the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships, he was thrown to the wolves playing as a key defender on Jarrod Brander. He also showed […]
Austin Hodge
STRENGTHS: Inside nous, determination/courage, character/professionalism, contested marking ability IMPROVEMENTS: Kicking efficiency, pace, durability SUMMARY: The Gippsland Power big bodied midfielder and forward was given an opportunity to return as a 19 year old this season after a frustrating top age year with injuries. He finally got some continuity on the field and the chance to […]
Nick Hogan
STRENGTHS: Inside game, agility, endurance IMPROVEMENTS: Kicking, scoreboard impact, SUMMARY: Nick Hogan is a small inside midfielder who has an uncompromising style of play. He wins the hard ball and just works hard throughout the match to work into space. He has good agility to side step opponents and a strong core to stand up […]
