STRENGTHS:

+ Agility
+ Athleticism
+ Clean hands
+ Forward craft
+ Defensive pressure
+ Endurance
+ X-factor

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Kicking consistency
- Composure

Barwin's game is well-balanced between footballing and athletic traits, and starting with the former, she boasts clean hands and some really impressive tricks by foot. While her kicking could be more consistent at times - largely due to her composure, Barwin is a crafty talent who is capable of using both sides of her right boot and weight her kicks well.

When under pressure - which sometimes she invites with her confidence to back herself - she can sometimes blaze away or be forced to bomb the ball forward, but with any time and space, Barwin can cut the opposition to ribbons. Often you never quite know what she is going to do next with a high-level of forward craft and goal sense anywhere close to the big sticks.

Barwin's game is aided by her outstanding all-round athletic profile from her speed to her agility and endurance. While not necessarily explosive over the first few metres, once she gets into space, Barwin hits a top speed nicely. Her agility is what really stands out, easily capable of breaking a few ankles en route to goal, and usually multiple times in a game.

While having those athletic traits is not too surprising for a small forward, Barwin also has a fantastic endurance base from which she draws from. The Tasmanian is able to cover the ground well, work up in a high half-forward role and move both inside, or run off a wing. Her ability to link up between the midfield and attack is what sets her apart as she can get back and help defensively, then storm forward and be on the end of the transitional play to score.

Defensively, Barwin is outstanding, which is another big tick and point of difference. A lot of players who have the ability that the Lauderdale prospect does, would usually rely on their offensive output, but Barwin thrives on her ferociousness and competitive nature. Whether it is at ground level or competing in the air, the Tasmanian will fight the good fight and go in when she needs to, then spread when it is her turn to be the link in the chain.

Going forward, Barwin has plenty of exciting traits that catch the eye and the consistency with her kicking and composure as well will only further help her get better. Barwin is a talented prospect and right in the likely first round contention off the back of a couple of great seasons with the Devils and Allies.