STRENGTHS:

+ Competitiveness
+ Pressure
+ Power
+ Size
+ Speed
+ X-factor

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Consistency
- Decision making

Evans possesses a unique blend of size and power, which puts him in good stead for making a smooth transition into senior football. He worked hard on his midfield craft throughout preseason and looked comfortable there in his sparse appearances, cracking in to prise first possession while absorbing physical pressure. He is a clean handball distributor and will not only stand up in tackles, but also drive his legs or fend and break through them.

That kind of explosiveness makes Evans an effective in-to-out ball winner. On the outside, his turn of speed is an eye-catching traits. Evans isn't afraid to step around opponents and take the game on, producing moments of flair to break the lines. He does special things with ball in hand and has the creativity to manufacture scoring chances. Evans is also a regular goalkicker having largely cut his teeth as a forward before this year.

While he uses his speed daringly on the attack, it's just as effective on the defensive end. Evans applies smothering tackle pressure, displaying great desperation and an appetite to compete. His ability to make repeat efforts keeps him involved in the play, and combined with his ball-winning acumen, makes him a terrific wet weather player. As much was evident in his stifling Round 17 Colts return against West Perth.

In terms of improvement areas, Evans can continue to sharpen his decision making. He tends to blast away when exiting the contest by foot, so can work on either using his physical gifts to get into space, or lowering his eyes to hit targets ahead of the ball. Evans is also working on becoming a more consistent player across four quarters. Confidence is a factor in that aspect, which will develop quickly with a clean injury-free run. Durability garners confidence and that's something Evans has lacked over the last few years. There is plenty more potential to unlock.