Lions Academy Midfielder

#1

Amber Swan

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Speed + Defensive pressure + Contested work + Clearances + Ground balls + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Decision making – Footy IQ – Production PROFILE: Swan’s numbers throughout the 2023 season do not jump off the page, which just goes to show what the Queensland teenager offers on-field outside sheer statistics. Her speed on […]

Brisbane Midfielder

#5

Sophie Peters

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Hurt factor + Speed + Evasion + Skill + Defensive pressure + Decision making + Endurance IMPROVEMENTS: – Ground balls – Contested work – Production PROFILE: Peters is such a naturally talented footballer that even when identifying her areas of improvement, it is hard to ignore the array of skills and tricks she […]

Sydney Tall Defender

#3

Kiara Hillier

Australia

As reliable as they come, Kiara Hillier is one of those players you know what to expect from each week. Often playing on the last line in defence for her state – or up forward at times for Maroochydore – Hillier is a natural long kick who competes well one-on-one. Though she is not a […]

Dandenong Stingrays Forward

#4

Jaxon Binns

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Endurance + Outside game + Production + Scoreboard impact + Versatility + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested work – Kicking The standout trait Binns offers is his outside running. Leaning on a strong endurance base and ravenous work rate, he suits the wing role to a tee with his ability to cover plenty […]

Brisbane Inside Midfielder

#28

Charlotte Mullins

Australia

Charlotte Mullins is a classy member of the Brisbane Lions Academy who has been able to play a variety of roles over the past couple of years. She can play inside, outside or on flanks at either end, showcasing her footy knowledge. She possesses a number of terrific footballing traits, and while there are some […]

Lions Academy Medium Forward

#15

Kadie Fletcher

Australia

Exciting Queensland forward Kadie Fletcher is a unique talent in the Sunshine State pool, with not a great deal of natural forwards available in a midfield-heavy group. She is more of your stereotypical opportunistic forward, with some eye-catching moves and some high level X-factor that helps her break open a game. Though like most forwards […]

Lions Academy Key Position Utility

#24

Christine Watson

Australia

Christine Watson is the ultimate key position utility, with the Queenslander able to play at both ends, as well as through the ruck, such is her versatility. The Toowoomba Tigers talent is a member of the Brisbane Lions Academy, and standing at 178cm, has been utilised in a variety of ways. Playing though the ruck […]

Allies Balanced Midfielder

#18

Jaspa Fletcher

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Kicking + Scoreboard impact + Speed + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Strength – Limited exposure Fletcher offers enormous class as Queensland’s leading draft candidate this year, catching the eye with smooth movement and slick skills. He has been challenged to play on both sides of midfield, offering different attributes to either […]

Allies Medium Forward

#4

Shadeau Brain

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Footy IQ + Forward craft + Speed + X-factor IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Limited exposure A valuable talent as far as forwards go, Brain’s ability to impact both in the air and at ground level at 185cm makes him a dangerous asset. He has the athleticism to spring vertically and […]

Allies Key Defender

#31

Brinn Little

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Rebounding + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Versatility – Ground balls While Brisbane Lions Academy has produced two Top 20 picks in this year’s AFL Draft, Brinn Little earned the Gold Coast Suns Academy Player of the Year for his efforts throughout 2022. A consistent key defender with good size and […]