Allies Key Forward

#25

Jed Walter

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Competitiveness + Contested marking + Defensive pressure + Physicality + Scoreboard impact IMPROVEMENTS: – Conversion – Four-quarter consistency Walter has been an out-and-out favourite for recruiters to watch this year, and there’s little wondering why. Some couldn’t help but chuckle in the grandstands as the Queenslander hunted down opposition defenders and […]

GWV Rebels Tall Defender

#19

Oscar Gawith

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Defensive craft + Mobility + One-on-ones + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – In-between size – Production A mid-championships call-up for Vic Country, GWV Rebels defender Oscar Gawith was brought in to perform a specialist role. The sturdy 193cm stopper had the unenviable task of taking on Allies powerhouse Jed Walter, and kept the forward to […]

GIANTS Academy Key Forward

#39

Charlie McCormack

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Conversion + Marking + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Production – Strength Personifying the term ‘quality over quantity’, Charlie McCormack isn’t a player who accumulates high amounts of the footy, with his highest disposal return at any level this season being eight, but he makes those few disposals count. Generally, his possessions […]

Allies Midfielder

#15

Ryley Sanders

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Clean hands + Consistency + Inside game + Stoppage craft + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Explosive speed – Impact-per-possession An old school footballer in both look and method, Sanders is the embodiment of ‘pull your socks up’. He often cracks in at the contest with 100 per cent intensity, and that […]

GWS GIANTS Midfielder

#7

Zarlie Goldsworthy

Australia

Few players have bolted from relative obscurity into the AFLW Draft limelight quite like Albury talent, Zarlie Goldsworthy. The Murray Bushrangers star wasted no time announcing herself with a massive 33-disposal, four-goal game in Round 1, and proceeded to kick a goal in every game for the season, racking up the ball at will and […]

Allies Inside Midfielder

#27

Angus Anderson

Australia

POSITION: Inside Midfielder SNAPSHOT: “A big-bodied inside midfielder who thrives at the contest with imposing size and clean hands, and runs out games well.”   Sydney Swans Academy captain Angus Anderson has put his hat in the ring for AFL Draft contention this year, on the back of a journey spanning three states and a wealth of […]

North Adelaide Balanced Midfielder

#12

Hugh Jackson

Australia

Image Credit: Naomi Jellicoe/The Advertiser   POSITION: Balanced Midfielder   SNAPSHOT: “A natural accumulator of the football, Jackson wins possession both inside and outside the contest and consistently distributes to teammates in space.”   Hugh Jackson was the premier ball winner in the SANFL U18s competition this year, averaging 34 disposals across his first 11 […]

South Adelaide Midfielder

#55

Arlo Draper

Australia

Image Credit: Nick Hook Photography   POSITION: Midfielder/Forward   SNAPSHOT: “A classy midfielder/forward with impressive skills and agility, who has the ability to push forward and impact the scoreboard.”    One of several talented prospects to emerge from South Adelaide in recent times, Draper is a versatile and classy prospect who appears set to be […]

Allies Outside Midfielder

#12

Saxon Crozier

Australia

Picture credit: RF Photography POSITION: Outside Midfielder DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Crozier is a hard-running wingman that uses his fantastic fitness level to get to good positions and have an impact.” – Tom Cheesman Saxon Crozier is a Brisbane Lions Academy prospect who played an important role in Morningside’s QAFL premiership team this season. He was one […]

Allies Small Forward

#1

Harrison Grintell

Australia

POSITION: Small Forward   SNAPSHOT: “A zippy small prospect with sound evasive technique who can hit the scoreboard and enjoys applying tackling pressure.”   One of just a handful of Draft Combine invitees from NSW-ACT this year, Harrison Grintell is another academy option for Greater Western Sydney (GWS) to consider. The 175cm small forward offers traits expected […]