STRENGTHS:

+ Reading the play
+ Kicking
+ Rebounding
+ One-on-ones
+ Aerial ability

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Endurance
- Explosive speed

Touted highly by Glenelg coach Talia Radan to kick-off the season, dual sports star Tessa Davis was one of the next group outside the Draft Combine invitees of the top-age talents. Davis is a high-level cricketer as well, but coming off an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury from a couple of seasons ago, has opted to focus on her football where she played out a consistent season for both the Bays and South Australia.

Davis is a tall defender who can play on a variety of opponents, strong enough to compete with key position types, and smart enough to battle against smaller ones as well. Though she is not explosive, Davis is very good one-on-one and comfortable in the air where if she does not mark it, Davis can bring the ball to ground consistently.

With ball in hand, the Glenelg defender is a damaging kick, usually penetrative and able to spot up options downfield, or at least clear the danger. While her endurance level and athletic traits are areas she will have to build on over time, Davis has some natural footballing ability and certainly the potential to go to the next stage if given the chance.