Niamh McCarthy
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Defensive pressure + Accountability + Versatility + Groundballs IMPROVEMENTS: – Fundamentals– Exposure A developing Queensland tall with the ability to play across various lines, Niamh McCarthy is another Brisbane lions Academy member to watch. The top-ager was limited to just one national carnival game but got her chance throughout the Coates […]
Jasper Hay
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Mobility + Versatility + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency – Strength Tasmania’s standalone National Academy member this year was Jasper Hay, a competitive and athletic tall who paved his way in the ruck. Also a talented basketballer, the Clarence junior burst onto the scene as an Under 16 All-Australian in 2023, […]
Ben Rongdit
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Intercepting + Tackling + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Kick consistency – Production While his season was cruelly cut short by an ACL rupture, Ben Rongdit remains one of the most exciting raw prospects in this year’s crop. The Geelong Falcons product has only played three Coates Talent League games over the last […]
