STRENGTHS:

+ Clean hands
+ Contested marking
+ Scoreboard impact
+ Set shot goalkicking
+ Strength

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Athleticism
- Running capacity

Morris' greatest strength is his aerial ability, particularly the realm of contested marking. Boasting bucket-like hands, the 191cm target reads the flight of the ball beautifully and clunks strong grabs at will. Despite measuring up below true key position size, he has become accustomed to being the go-to tall for Western Jets.

His Talent League average of 4.8 marks (two contested) was boosted to 5.3 at the National Championships, thanks largely to his 11-mark (five contested) and four-goal game against Western Australia. It's clear that asset is best utilised inside 50, but Morris has also worked on presenting further afield to help link transitional play from defence.

While still listed as an improvement, Morris has taken great strides in developing his running capacity. Aware of his in-between size and what's required of modern day marking forwards, he did a mountain of work in preseason to ensure he could get to more contests and cover more ground throughout four quarters.

His numbers read like a true key forward though, stacked in the marks and goals columns. Morris' scoreboard impact this year was incredibly consistent, booting multiple goals in all bar one of his 10 Talent League games - he kicked 0.4 in the outlier. He has a sound set shot routine and can also go around the corner, pouring on scoring shots from all angles.

It's clear, then, that Morris' traits will most likely translate to a second or third tall forward at the top level. He has the strength to compete with mature bodies, but with a better endurance base and perhaps some work on his overall athletic profile, he will begin to thrive. Having the flexibility to also play in defence helps, as he did at representative level this year.