STRENGTHS:

+ Run-and-carry
+ Intercept marking
+ Kicking
+ Reading the play
+ Versatility
+ Composure
+ Upside

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Contested marking
- Midfield craft

Brothwell's game is highlighted by her ability to run-and-carry out of defence. The way she wins the ball is through a manner of different means including intercepting in the air, mopping up in defence or via handball receive. Her running game has always been evident and she loves to take it on and break down the opposition defence.

Similarly, her intercepting game - which has developed nicely in tandem through her superb reading of the play - has also gotten better over the last 18 months. She consistently knows where to go and when to have the most impact on the game. Her preliminary final against Oakleigh was outstanding and she continually got back to help her fellow defenders out.

From a ball use perspective, Brothwell's kicking has really developed to become a weapon of sorts. She is not afraid to bite off riskier kicks, and she has been looking for the best possible option rather than the easiest one. By hand she is clean, and she also remains composed even under pressure, working her way through situations and trying not to just bomb the ball away.

Perhaps an underrated quality of Brothwell's is her defensive versatility. She can play on talls or smalls as she is athletic enough without being elite in any one category, but also has the capability to be a shut down defender, or an offensive running tall. Importantly, she is capable of doing both at the same time, nullifying her direct opponent then bursting down the ground to drive the ball forward.

While her aerial game is very good from an intercepting perspective, Brothwell is still developing her contested marking. She is not as effective with contact coming - as one would expect - and there are stronger opponents who can outmuscle her in those situations. The Stingrays defender can continue to work on that aspect at the elite level, as well as the midfield craft she began developing.

To ensure she had a second position going up to AFLW level, Brothwell did earn minutes on-ball, and while she was pretty solid, she would not be in that position at the top level straight away. Her craft around stoppages is still a work in progress, though as a second or particularly third possession winner darting to the outside, she can be effective.

Finally, Brothwell's upside - considering her rate-of-development thus far - is enormous. She has barely had much time in the pathway compared to her peers and she has come on in leaps and bounds. No doubt the potential scope in her game will excite AFLW clubs.