STRENGTHS:

+ Agility
+ Contested work
+ Power
+ Production

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Hurt factor
- Kick consistency

A dual sportsman who was on track to be a potential Boomer of the future, Kristian Ferronato set his attention on reaching the elite AFL level instead. In the Coates Talent League, he dominated on the stats sheet, averaging a whopping 28.3 disposals, 3.8 marks, 5.8 tackles and 4.7 inside 50s. On paper, his numbers are impressive, and his production and contested work are certainly up there with the best going around - as is his work rate from contest to contest.

However, Ferronato's effectiveness can be hit and miss at times, which hurts his impact-per-possession compared to more low-accumulating, high hurt factor types. Though, with some eye-catching athletic traits such as his power and agility, Ferronato has upside and ways of adding a point of difference as the typical high-production inside midfielder. His exposed form throughout the year garnered enough interest for a state combine invite, and he remains a solid late or rookie option.

DRAFT RANGE: Late/Rookie