STRENGTHS:

+ Aerial ability
+ Competitiveness
+ Contested marking
+ Mobility
+ Reach
+ Scoreboard impact

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Composure
- Kicking

Schubert's key strengths go hand-in-hand, with his marking and aerial ability lending to his significant scoreboard impact. He is a difficult player to combat, standing at 198cm with terrific reach and mobility. It allows him to set, jump, and extend at the ball, accessing it at higher points than his direct opponent. Further to that, he's highly competitive in one-on-one situations and has no trouble standing tall in packs.

Around a fifth of his average 7.5 marks per game in the SANFL Under 18s were contested, and he racked up six while representing South Australia against Vic Metro. While he looks raw and rangy, Schubert is accustomed to clunking the ball cleanly overhead and will be a force once he adds more size. He was tested in the aerial realm at senior level, but remained competitive and would at least bring the ball to ground.

Another string to Schubert's bow is his ability as a second ruck. Many AFL clubs are on the hunt for genuine ruck-forwards, and Schubert has made that role his own in 2025. He peaked with 35 hitouts in Round 15 of the SANFL Under 18 season and averaged 4.4 clearances per game, proving to be a dextrous asset around the ball who stays engaged with the play. His reach and one-on-one craft translate well to the ruck.

Schubert's goalkicking record also stacks up with the best this draft crop has to offer. He was held goalless just once at Under 18 level and was part of South Australia's lethal one-two tall combo alongside Mitch Marsh. To compound his goalkicking feats, he averaged almost nine score involvements at the National Championships and was central to the Croweaters' potent forwardline

Part of what allows Schubert to so freely create and cap off scoring chains is his ability to work up the ground. He offers an option down the line and often doesn't hesitate to turn and go quickly. Having worked hard on his agility and leading patterns in preseason, it's clear those developments paid off in the long run. It saw him thrive with each step up in competition - something the youngster prides himself on.

Though, while Schubert's work often earns maximum reward on the scoreboard, he can continue to refine his end product. He finished with 28.21 for Centrals this year and while generally a steady kick over the mark, is much more erratic in open play. Adding a level of composure to his decision making and execution in the front half will make him all the more damaging - taking away the tendency to blaze away. Being a dual-spot athlete growing up, adding that layer of footy IQ and skill will come quickly in a professional environment.