Another high-upside player who has had injury curtail her chances over the last couple of years, Mead is a medium defender who can also play off a wing and has nominated the national pool. Coming from an elite-level baseball background, she has been a standout in the AFL Sydney competitions when out on the park, and at a new club at Sydney Uni this year, is one to keep in mind. She needs a clean run from injury in 2023, but is one to watch.
Mead has the determination and resilience to come back from multiple injuries most of her football journey and end up better for it each time. There might be some worries about that durability, but she could also be a low-cost, high-value pick. She reads the ball well in the air and is able to compete against senior bodies as a readymade player, while running hard on the outside be it at half-back or on the wing.
STRENGTHS:
- Footy smarts
- Reading the play
- Transitional running
- Outside game
- Versatility
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Durability
- Consistency
