STRENGTHS:

+ Work rate
+ Two-way running
+ Speed
+ Clean skills
+ Outside game
+ Upside

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Contested work
- Physicality
- Kicking action

Gilmore is a hard-running outside player who has made a name for herself on the wing. While having a quieter bottom-age campaign, she really took her game to another level in her top-age season and it is testament to her work rate and work ethic that she got to the point she did. Like any good winger, she covers ground exceptionally well, working back into defence to help out, and also pushing forward to hit the scoreboard. She kicked six goals for the Stingrays this season which is quite impressive.

While Gilmore does not have any one elite trait, she is above average in a lot. Her speed is quite good - particularly over long distances - and she covers the ground well really digging into her energy levels to run games out. With ball in hand, Gilmore has neat and clean skills with an emphasis on ball retention. While not likely to always take the massive risky kicks, if she spots an option on that 45, she is more than happy to deliver.

One element that could make her even more effective is in her kicking action because when she releases by foot - both on the move and after a mark - her back foot raises on the follow-through which forces a straight leg kick. It seems to largely work for her as she generally puts it to advantage, but the action can be slightly refined to ensure lower more precise kicks.

Quite often Gilmore is seen surging forward in transition and delivering the ball to advantage inside 50. That run that she provides helps break open games and while again there is no one elite element to her profile, she just does a lot of things right. By the same token, she still has a lot to work on which is exciting for her potential upside going forward.

Gilmore's physicality and contested game are two such areas she can continue to build upon. While the Stingrays top-ager did enter some centre bounces during 2025, her best work was done off a wing, which is where she also played for Vic Country. Adding that stronger frame and greater physicality will allow her to match up better one-on-one.

Other than that, further increases to her production will also help, with Gilmore not a huge ball-winner. Being on the outside it can be a little hit and miss, but with all-round improvements she can win more first or second possession disposals and impact the game closer into the contest. As a whole though, the Vic Country talent's game is in a good place and she has thrown her hat in the ring to get picked up this year.