STRENGTHS:

+ Athleticism
+ Speed-endurance mix
+ Aerial ability
+ Versatility
+ Defensive pressure
+ Upside

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Kicking precision
- Consistency

PROFILE:

With Amelie Prosser-Shaw the elements that set her apart from a lot of other similar players are her ability to be just as effective in the air as at ground level, applying enormous amounts of defensive pressure while taking some big grabs. Her marking is a clear strength and having had the experience up front, down back and on a wing, she is familiar with all parts of the ground and reading the play.

Her high level of speed and endurance - clocking a 3.28-second 20m sprint and 7:55 2km time trial - help her cover the ground for a long time and at a fast speed. She will always compete in teh air, and you could add competitiveness as a major trait for the top-ager. That, along with her defensive pressure will ensure she wraps up opponents on the deck and can create turnovers through her pressure.

For the Giants Academy in 2024, Prosser-Shaw averaged 7.3 tackles from 18.7 disposals and 4.0 marks. Spending time around the clearances and on the outside, she won 3.3 for the three-game stint, while also having similar numbers for her rebounds. Her kicking efficiency - though penetrating and capable of being used on both sides of her body - let her down at times, though is an area that can be further improved going forward.

Her technique kicking looks efficient, it is just about the precision of hitting the targets more so than kicking to space with her penetrating boot. When she stepped up to VFLW level for the GWS Giants, Prosser-Shaw looked impressive off a wing, kicking a goal as well and more than at home against senior opponents. It shouldn't come as a surprise given her experience through the AFL Sydney, but the Giants young gun assimilated perfectly.

While that precision as well as her consistency can improve, the latter is also the result of being utilised in so many different roles. Her national carnival was solid without being outstanding, and being in a side that copped two big losses also made it tricky for Prosser-Shaw to get her hands on the ball consistently. However she always puts in the four-quarter effort, and that speed-endurance mix with her defensive pressure stands out late in games.

The other element that is naturally discussed with Prosser-Shaw is her upside. At 175cm with her athletic traits and versatility, the Giants Academy member has the scope to go far further with her football. She could end up in any number of roles, but should be able to adapt to whichever one ends up being the chosen one at her club. Expect her to be a big improver once reaching the elite level, having already shown signs in her top-age year of building on her past seasons.