STRENGTHS:

+ Aerial ability
+ Athleticism
+ Footy IQ
+ Scoreboard impact
+ Work rate
+ Upside

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Agility
- Defensive pressure

PROFILE:

Georgie Brisbane stands out as an eye-catching tall forward with plenty of tricks and traits that catch the eye. The Eastern Ranges tall possesses outstanding aerial ability, but is also not afraid to scrap at ground level to win the ball for her side. Looking to the future, the talented top-ager looms as a key player to watch.

Brisbane's aerial ability is evident each time you watch her, with some strong hands and a great competitive nature. She's a fantastic mark of the ball, and though that can often be attached to her confidence, if she does not clunk them, then she is very good at bringing the ball to ground and not getting outmarked.

A late year born player who will not turn 18 until after the AFLW Draft (December 13), Brisbane has come along in leaps and bounds since the start of the year. Over the first few games, Brisbane looked a little out of sorts, but after a rest, she returned to the form she had exhibited the year before and carried that all through the rest of the year.

At the National Championships, Brisbane booted seven goals from her three games - including five against the Allies - which saw her finish equal second on the overall table. Once the ball is on the ground, she is not afraid to put her body on the line and handball it out or tap it to the advantage of a teammate. Though she can still be a touch cleaner down there compared to her reliable aerial work, she has improved that element of her game too.

The main areas for Brisbane to improve are her defensive pressure - which admittedly has again stepped up from the past - and agility. She will apply blocks and bumps, but could lay more tackles or add ground level defensive acts to be an even more well-rounded player. Otherwise her agility is another element she has looked to work on, but her straight line speed on the lead, and particularly her endurance is very good.

Outside the athletic and aerial capabilities, Brisbane is also a smart footballer who can use the ball effectively and find targets around the ground. She ran at 73 per cent disposal efficiency at the national carnival, while setting up teammates as well as kicking goals herself. Her scoreboard impact speaks for itself, but not just individually, but as a collective forward group.

As a whole, Brisbane is a promising prospect who has a wide draft range given her clear strengths, exciting upside and composed character. Clubs will no doubt be impressed by her growth this year, both on and off the field as a leader for Eastern Ranges, and also co-captain for Vic Metro.