STRENGTHS:

+ Clean skills
+ Aerial ability
+ One-on-ones
+ Competitiveness
+ Run-and-carry
+ Defensive pressure

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Endurance
- Composure

Without a doubt, Jeffrey has what it takes to make it to the next level, but also is a niche role that so few can play which only furthers her cause. What stands out about Jeffrey is the fact she can be a lockdown defender, offensive defender, or play through the middle - her preferred role - where she can again both get the ball forward or shut down an opponent.

Starting with her defensive traits as they really standout, Jeffrey is as competitive as they come, be it in the air or at ground level. She is not afraid to go for the mark, but is also a very competent spoiler to bring it to ground. Not having a massive vertical jump she can run into trouble against the ultra-athletic types - such as Bailee Martin during the national carnival - but against players with similar athleticism, she has incredibly safe hands.

The Martin matchup aside, Jeffrey did not lose many one-on-ones during the national carnival, and is best suited to play on a dangerous general forward because the Pioneers prospect has enough speed to match it with them, but also terrific strength which enables them to body up well too. She will lockdown on an opponent defensively and just play her role for the team, but when it is time to shine, she can step up to the plate.

Jeffrey does not mind to tuck the ball under the arm and provide some run-and-carry down the field exiting the defensive 50. Often she will kick long to go for that more dangerous target that can get over the top of the defence, or begin to break the game open. Her kicking and clean hands are attributes that are not often found in defensively-minded prospects who play lockdown roles, but Jeffrey has them in her repertoire so her teammates are more than comfortable handing her the ball.

The only knock on her ball use is when under pressure she can rush more and therefore turn the ball over or just kick to safety rather than precision or advantage so it comes back. With time and space, or when the game is on her terms, Jeffrey is a lovely ball user and can do plenty of damage by foot, or be clean at the stoppages as well.

That composure is a key improvement, as is her endurance, which is another reason why Jeffrey played the bulk of her year in defence, while still getting the midfield minutes she craved. Able to be comfortable around a stoppage, to do it full-time she will need to further build that tank and have the ability to impact for longer across the four quarters.

Essentially, Jeffrey looms as a shrewd selection for a club who knows she is one big preseason away from taking her game to another level. As a defensive player, Jeffrey will bleed for the jumper and if anything can give away free kicks in frustration because she is so passionate about winning the ball. A 'white line fever' type who teammates will love running out alongside.

If she can develop her areas of improvement, Jeffrey has a lot of positives in her game, and they all culminate into a really nice well-rounded profile. There are no guarantees in the draft, especially for State Draft Combine invitees, but Jeffrey is one who should be considered for her work and also potential future scope.