STRENGTHS:

+ Competitiveness
+ Explosive speed
+ Aerial ability
+ Kicking
+ Versatility
+ Offensive-defensive balance
+ Leadership

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Opposite foot
- Tackling technique

PROFILE:

Molly O'Hehir does not get the plaudits that she deserves in the wider public, largely due to the fact of coming through the draft pathway with the equally supremely talented Zippy Fish. While Fish deservedly so gets the credit for her outstanding ability, O'Hehir is not far behind at all, and right up there in terms of the top five players in this year's AFLW Draft.

In fact, in the Rookie Me Central Power Rankings, O'Hehir came in at fifth, just two spots behind Fish and given her athletic profile and enormous potential, could become anything. Her versatility speaks to that, with O'Hehir herself enjoying centre half-back, though has also loved playing through the midfield. Throw in her experience off a wing, and half-forward, and there is not much O'Hehir cannot do.

Boasting one of the most well-rounded profiles, O'Hehir is tough and competitive, and while not as physically developed as some inside midfielders, it does not impact her at all. Her tackling is frantic and desperate as she wills to win the ball back for her side. While her technique at times can be overzealous - she gave away the second most free kicks at the national carnival and most of any Draft Combine invitee - coaches love the way she goes about it.

That competitive nature and natural leadership that oozes from the South Fremantle prospect is what makes her such a fantastic talent. She has elements that cannot be taught, and alongside her athletic profile, is one who at the elite level, can take her game to another level.

Speaking of that athletic profile, O'Hehir is explosive with a fantastic top speed, and given her 179cm height, can glide around the ground. Her endurance is also among the best in the draft crop, with O'Hehir able to run all day and she clocked a 7:35 2km time trial at the AFLW National Draft Combine. That mix, along with her agility and vertical jump makes her such a well-balanced athlete.

Turning to her footballing nous, and O'Hehir is a fluent kick of the ball. Her efficiency at the national carnival was admittedly not as high as she is capable of, but she is usually such a lovely ball user by hand or foot. She can win it on the inside or outside and spot up a target well. For Western Australia, she often started off half-back and rolled into the midfield, mostly utilised for her run and carry.

What stands out about O'Hehir's ball-winning is her ability to win it at ground level, in the air, or via handball receive. Those areas are where he competitiveness, aerial ability and athleticism and smarts respectively all come into play. She is still developing her opposite left side, but has made it a focus of her game, while being able to pinpoint passes going forward.

Where O'Hehir stands at the elite level in terms of positioning is anyone's guess. It seems she would most likely start off half-back and progress to a wing, but could easily play off a forward flank as well. A Fremantle fan, O'Hehir loves her football and is passionate about taking it as far as she can. No doubt that starts in December's draft where she will likely hear her name off the board early.