STRENGTHS:

+ Pressure acts
+ Scoreboard impact
+ Speed
+ Vertical leap

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Endurance
- Size

A genuine smokey who has come from the clouds to be considered a draft chance this year is Dandenong Stingrays forward Sam Toner. He spent most of the year kicking bags of goals in local footy for Narre Warren, booting 50 before earning a call-up to the Coates Talent League. He was an over-ager, and had never been an interleague representative.

The 19-year-old's rapid development translated to 10 goals in his first three CTL appearances, including five in just his second outing. He broke his wrist the fourth time out, ending his season, but he had done more than enough to pique the interest of AFL recruiters. Such intrigue showed when Toner was invited to the Victorian state draft combine.

Offering great energy and speed through the ball, Toner is capable of pushing high up the ground to create turnovers or link the play going inside 50. He is also effective closer to goal where he so often impacts the scoreboard. Toner impressed with his vertical leap at the combine, though has a ways to go in terms of improving his conditioning and size.

DRAFT RANGE: Late/Rookie