STRENGTHS:

+ Vertical jump
+ Versatility
+ Ruck craft
+ Aerial ability
+ Reading the play
+ Endurance
+ Skills
+ Upside

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Midfield craft
- Strength

Davies' game is most noted with her aerial ability underpinned by her vertical jump. She can leap high, and at 184cm is already towering above most opponents. Her ruck craft, having spent significant time in the role is superb, not just winning hitouts, but palming them down to advantage as well. On top of that, her safe hands allow her to consistently intercept marks, or when forward clunk grabs and hit the scoreboard.

Obviously Davies' versatility is a major strength in itself. Coach Rhyce Shaw would be rubbing his hands together at the thought of adding a 184cm utility who can be put in any third in a similar vein to Havana Harris who Davies worked so closely with over the last couple of seasons. Aside from her vertical jump that allows her to thrive in the key position roles, the Queensland talent has outstanding endurance which also enables her to cover the ground exceptionally well for long periods of time.

With ball in hand, Davies is a smart user, able to hit-up targets by foot or deliver well-weighted handballs in transition. At her size, the fact she can regularly hit targets is a huge plus, and given she does read the play so well, in the chance she turns it over, positions herself well to intercept again. With a long, penetrating kick when required, Davies' ball use is not of concern and is considered a strength of hers.

One area from a footballing perspective that can improve is her stoppage craft, which she noted in the preseason. While she spent most of her time behind the ball in 2025, if she is thrown back at the stoppages next year or in the future, she can further develop the reading off hands at clearances. She is so effective at palming it down to others, it is a case of having a role reversal in that way.

In addition, the other improvement for Davies is to just continue to build strength. She has been able to dominate at junior levels with similarly sized peers in terms of strength, and she is simply too tall and athletic for them, but at AFLW level, she will find herself engaged in wrestles with more experienced and bigger-bodied players. That is something she can easily improve with plenty of work over the off-seasons in an elite environment.

Overall, Davies' footballing traits and athleticism make her a nightmare for most opposition coaches. She doesn't necessarily have the explosiveness of Harris, but Davies is mobile, and her aerial ability and incredible knack for breaking ankles without giving it away is something to behold. Many opponents have been tricked when Davies is lining up for goal or just outside her range doing her routine only for the Queenslander to sidestep them at the last second on the mark.

Going forward, there is enormous upside when it comes to Davies. She has the size and traits that most players can only dream of, and while there is improvement to come, it is clear she is among the top few players in this year's draft, most of whom will be her teammates at AFLW level.