STRENGTHS:

+ Reading the play
+ Run-and-carry
+ Penetrating kick
+ Footy IQ
+ One-on-ones
+ Strength
+ Versatility

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Athleticism
- Explosive speed

An easy plug-and-play choice for a running half-back, Stoddart provides terrific run and carry off the back of reading the play exceptionally well and driving the ball out of the defensive 50 with a penetrating left boot. The Gippsland Power talent is at her best when she can dictate play from defence and put the game on her terms, and while at times early in the season - and moments last year - she would tend to rush her decision making out of the back half, when she builds in confidence and consistency, she is damaging by foot.

While Stoddart provides plenty of run and carry, she is not explosive, and that speed and athleticism as a whole are areas that the Vic Country prospect can build on, but once she has the right position and wins the ball, then she is in her element. Thanks to Stoddart's ability to read the ball in flight, she positions herself perfectly to either intercept, or receive by hand and take off down the field.

From a footballing perspective, it should come as no surprise that Stoddart's IQ is quite high as she just understands the game so well and has been able to adapt to multiple positions as well. While not the most athletic player, Stoddart can get the advantage in contests with her strength and one-on-one ability both in the defensive 50 and around the coalface.

While players who have that extra hop or burst can trouble her, Stoddart is very good at dictating contests and forcing them into one-on-ones where possible. More importantly, she plays to her strengths and is quite often utilised as the third-up tall who can float across and intercept, or add an extra number to a contest to favour her side.

With any time or space, Stoddart can use her cannon of a left boot to penetrate right down the ground and open up plays from defence. Her efficiency is at its best when she can receive and go from behind the ball, or look for one-twos in order to buy time and get on the move. When forward, her strength one-on-one comes into play, and she can protect the drop zone well, or fight for the contested ball at ground level.

Going into the future, Stoddart is likely to be that rebounding half-back, but being able to play across multiple positions will be a big tick, and she is one of the most experienced footballers for her age, having amassed 50 games for Gippsland Power, just about unheard of at Coates Talent League Girls level.