Grace White had a breakout first season at Coates Talent League level, becoming a feature in attack early in the season before being trialled in defence later in the year. White joined a forwardline that included AFLW Academy member Georgia Clark, and she held her own, kicking 13 goals in the first six rounds of the season, including three bags of three goals, and another two-goal haul, which earned her a spot in the Allies' side.

In Round 13, White slotted into defence in a new role and produced her best performance of the season, racking up 24 disposals, five marks, five tackles, two inside 50s and three rebound 50s to give spectators a taste of what she was capable of. Her next best game came in the final match of the season, the elimination final against Geelong Falcons where she had 17 touches and laid five tackles, showing an improved ground level defensive game.

White's improvement areas are able to identify as her athleticism, endurance and ground level work. She is an aerial player or someone who is traditionally a mark and kick type, or someone who can provide an outlet for a teammate. As the season went on she improved in that area, with her main areas now in that athletic side.

But what White offers is strong hands, a penetrating kick and an ability to read the play up both ends of the ground. She is a little undersized at 170cm, which also makes it a little difficult to identify a position at the top level. However she could slot into that medium forward role, with great hands above her head, strength on-on-one and smarts around goal. Given her stint in defence, it showed that her impact up the other end was even greater and provided clubs with a look into her future.

STRENGTHS:

- Marking
- Penetrating kick
- Scoreboard impact
- Strength
- Aerial ability
- Reading the play

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Athleticism
- Endurance
- Ground balls