STRENGTHS:

+ Consistency + Versatility + Rebounding + Speed + Transitional running

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Impact-per-possession - Strength - Contested work

Cooper Vickery's greatest strengths lie in his ball movement, and that is where he is able to impact games the most. He is able to consistently win the ball in the back half and drive it forward, either coming off half-back or from the wing, and is not afraid to take the game on. Sometimes he can give off the ball in a one-two quicker than he needed to, but he knows he can have that powerful burst to burn off opponents.

Vickery is a light-bodied player who could further build his strength which would enable him to have more of an influence in contested situations. His running capacity on the outside allows him to be the perfect player for that role, with his speed to burn off opponents critical in opening up opportunities for his teammates. His execution is reliable, albeit safe, with potential for greater scope there if he can hit the more dangerous targets and open up the game further with his speed his greatest asset.

If a team is in the market for an outside runner who has potential in terms of his impact, then Vickery could be the man. He is clean by hand and efficient by foot, and if he adds that contested side to his game, then he could develop into a balanced midfielder. Right now, his half-back and wing roles suit his style and he could continue to develop that at the top level. Though there are more damaging players in the draft crop, Vickery is more consistent than most in terms of his ball-winning and running.

One important aspect about Vickery's season was the Power defender's ability to stand up against high quality opponents at the National Championships. Vickery held his own and put out similar averages to at NAB League level, and that would have given clubs greater confidence to back him in. Strong draft combine results help, too.