Ethan Phillips
There seem to be few more readymade key defensive options around the country than Ethan Phillips, the winner of this year’s Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal. The Port Melbourne defender was in contention to be drafted out of the junior pathway, but has emerged again as a prospect at 23-years-old. The Borough backman was resolute across 15 VFL […]
Callum Searle
THE former Oakleigh Chargers midfielder/defender put together a consistent season at VFL level for Port Melbourne, having added more size to his frame and strings to his bow. His aerial ability and speed caught the eye throughout the year, while he is still building other areas of his game such as his fitness and improving […]
Louis Pinnuck
2019 AFL DRAFT PROFILE: THE former Murray Bushrangers’ utility is predominantly a half-back who has the versatility to play at half-forward. His best role is that intercept, run-and-gun move off half-back, getting the ball down the field quickly in transition. His running ability, kicking and decision making are among the highlights in his game, while […]
Bailey Van De Heuvel
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Clean hands + Composure + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Agility – Speed The oldest player to receive a Draft Combine invite this year at 25, Geelong VFL mature-ager Bailey Van De Heuvel has done the hard yards to get to this point. He has played through a variety of clubs at […]
Sam Glover
HAVING crossed from Northern Blues to Collingwood over the off-season, the key defender measured in at 194cm at the state combine rather than his pre-season listed height of 189cm. He is good overhead and has a presence at either end when a high ball comes in, adding great versatility, including a four-goal haul against Frankston […]
Bior Malual
THE 189cm midfielder has spent time up forward and played between the roles at times in season 2019. Despite being that prototype size, Malual is still only 65kg and very raw so has a lot to improve but has great upside. Athletically, Malual was one of the stars of the State Combine, recording an 8.02-second […]
Joel Ottavi
A REMARKABLE prospect in many ways, with the 198cm forward/ruck capable of extraordinary things considering his athleticism. He possesses an elite vertical jump (91cm running and 79cm standing) as well as a 2.98-second 20m sprint. If he can build his endurance and strength further, he is a mature-age option for clubs. At 23-years-old he is […]
Sam Lowson
THE dreadlocked athletic forward from Coburg was a chance in the mid-season draft following 16 goals in seven games, including two bags of four in the opening four rounds. Unfortunately injury struck on the eve of the draft, Lowson missed his chance and in his four games upon return was not quite able to replicate […]
