Essendon VFLW Ruck

#50

Krystal Russell

Australia

An over-age ruck who wrote her name into Western Jets history with the winning goal in the 2022 NAB League Girls Grand Final, Krystal Russell returned as an over-ager to the program in 2023. The Jets did not reach the heights of the previous year, but Russell still added a further nine game to her […]

Sandringham Dragons

#29

Fischer McAsey

Australia

DRAFT ANALYSIS: “The standout key position player in the draft, McAsey has shown great promise at both ends of the ground with his contested and intercept marking and looks set to be the first key position player drafted.”

Calder Cannons

#23

Daniel Hanna

Australia

  STRENGTHS: Versatility, marking, composure, positioning IMPROVEMENTS: Durability, kicking action SUMMARY: Essendon Next Generation Academy (NGA) prospect Daniel Hanna has good footballing pedigree, and put his name forward well after being invited back for his over-age year at Calder. The nephew of Carlton cult-hero Mil, Hanna also broke through for a game in Essendon’s VFL side […]

Essendon Midfielder

#22

Amelia Radford

Australia

Essendon’s Amelia Radford is a mature-age midfielder who had an impressive season for the incoming AFLW expansion side’s VFLW unit this season. Though not pre-listed, Radford was one of only a handful of mature-age VFLW players to earn an AFLW Draft Combine invite, suggesting interest from clubs outside the red and black. She does have […]

Essendon VFL

STRENGTHS: Speed, Agility, goal sense, X-factor IMPROVEMENTS: Endurance, Inside game SUMMARY: Alex Boyse has become one of the top state league prospects after starring for Essendon’s VFL side up forward. He booted 31 goals and was named in the Team of the Year. At 24 years of age, Boyse is a mature age player, but […]