Jacob Sheean
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Intercepting + Leadership + Reading the play IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Strength South Adelaide Under 18 captain Jacob Sheean has been a reliable figure for the Panthers across two seasons. He featured in 20 games last year en route to premiership success, before skippering in 10 appearances as a top-ager between […]
Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott
STRENGTHS: + Breaking the lines + Kicking + Rebounding + Speed IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Defensive pressure Running half-backs are often seen as dime-a-dozen, but Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott has done enough to break through as a draft prospect. The Haileybury College captain was part of last year’s APS title and after making just one Coates Talent […]
Darcy Petersen
STRENGTHS: + Attack on the ball + Intercept marking + Lockdown ability + Speed IMPROVEMENTS: – Durability – In-between size Darcy Petersen has been a staple of the West Australian state team from Under 16s through to the 18s squad in 2024, nailing down a role down back. The red-headed defender is hard to miss […]
Rod Ali
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Athleticism + Competitiveness + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Production After attracting mid-season interest, over-ager Rod Ali remains on the draft radar. The Eastern Ranges prospect turned to Coates Talent League football at the final time of asking having paved his way through the basketball system, and established himself with […]