STRENGHTS:

+ Class
+ Clean hands
+ Kicking power
+ Scoreboard impact
+ Size
+ Stoppage craft

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Defensive transition
- Speed

At the crux of Greeves' game is his stoppage craft. As should be the case for any 191cm midfielder, he's strong at the contest with quick and clean hands, able to absorb pressure as the primary ball winner. Greeves' distributive skills are exquisite, credit largely to his physical attributes and poise in traffic. He averaged 11.8 contested possessions and 4.5 clearances per game for Vic Metro to underline his inside capabilities.

While also a valuable stoppage asset for Eastern, Greeves was able to showcase other sides to his game in the Coates Talent League. His contested possession rate dropped to 38 per cent compared to 47 at the National Championships, instead showing his class on the outside more often. He is a terrific runner in the attacking phase, able to spread into dangerous areas and link up with chains of possession which lead inside forward 50.

Another of Greeves' weapons is his kicking. He possesses flat and powerful foot skills which he uses to take risks whether delivering short inboard, or driving long into attack. It's an asset which the man himself says can help open up the game. Greeves is also capable of breaking games wide open with his scoreboard impact. He has always been a goalkicking midfielder, but had the opportunity to spend more time deep forward late this year.

Arguably the crowning moment of his season was a burst of four goals in six minutes during the Ranges' preliminary final win over GWV Rebels. Stationed one-out inside 50, he monstered his opponent aerially and took strong marks overhead before converting with aplomb. He booted 11 goals in 10 games for the Ranges this year, and hit the scoreboard in three of four Vic Metro outings en route to MVP honours.

Through those late-season exploits, Greeves gave a glimpse into his big-game nature. He started like a house on fire with a massive opening quarter against Calder in the same finals series, and was arguably Vic Metro's best in a heavy championship-opening defeat to South Australia. Similarly, he proved one of the most physically capable players in the National Academy's midfield group when competing against VFL opposition.

Inherent to that are Greeves' growing leadership qualities. He's also a showman who loves the big moments and doesn't mind celebrating. Although, on the flip side, some of the knocks on Greeves appear when things aren't falling his way. Two-way running and defensive work rate have been among the biggest qualms, and moreover his general running capacity. He is elite when the ball is in his area, but can build on his impact out of possession.

What a greater running tank will do for Greeves is help him become a better four-quarter performer who will suit the modern game more seamlessly. Speed is another factor which lends to that aspect. He is a cruisy type whose gear shifts aren't particularly intense or noticeable, which will see him caught out more often at the top level. Working on that speed and drive will help elevate his ball use to an even higher standard in open play.