STRENGTHS:

+ Defensive pressure
+ Scoreboard impact
+ Versatility
+ Footy IQ
+ Decision making

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Kicking technique
- Composure

Another underrated NSW/ACT prospect out of the Giants Academy, Gaukrodger is a player with no shortage of upside. While at times she could tidy up some of the fundamentals such as her kicking technique, she boasts some nice footy IQ and decision making that allows her to put the ball into dangerous spots each and every time.

Able to play both midfield and attack, Gaukrodger booted 17 goals during the AFL Sydney Women's Premier Division for the UTS Bats where she worked well in tandem with close friend Aoife Berry. Her understanding of the play and ability to get to the right spots helped her apply scoreboard pressure, while also ticking off all the key defensive elements of the game.

She looms as one of those players that with greater exposure and a year of consistent football can take her game to another level again. Has a lot of draftable traits and been one to watch for the UTS Bats, while also catching the eyes in her time with the Giants Academy.