STRENGTHS:

+ Foot skills
+ Speed
+ Clean hands
+ Scoreboard impact
+ Leadership

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Size
- Contested ball

This season Sadler proved a class above the Under 18s competition, averaging a well-rounded 24.1 disposals, 4.6 marks, 3.7 tackles, 4.1 clearances and a goal in 10 matches. He showed an ability to accumulate plenty of the ball, averaging over 29 possessions in a five-game span throughout the middle of the year. Sadler is capable of winning his own ball in the contest as an inside midfielder, but can also find it on the outside. A standout trait of his is the speed at which he attacks the ball, then uses to break away from the congestion. He is agile and clean below his knees.

Foot skills are always high on the agenda of recruiting staff, and Sadler possesses one of the most penetrating kicks in the class. He is an efficient ball user, which should allow him to play on the inside or outside at the next level. He divided his time between the first ruck and wing for Tony Bamford's state side. Another attractive strength of Sadler's is his scoreboard impact, which has been a staple of his game throughout his junior career. Sadler kicked three goals against Central District in Round 3 and booted 11 for the season. His ability to score also gives Sadler the flexibility to play off a half-forward flank at senior level.

Sadler has been named vice-captain for several state representative sides over the past couple of years in a testament to his leadership. His noted leadership capabilities saw him named captain of the 2022 Rookie Me SANFL Team of the Year, announced in September. Standing at 179cm, Sadler's smaller stature is certainly unlikely to be the reason he is not drafted, however a few extra centimetres would generally be preferred as an onballer and would likely help him win more contested ball.