Geordie Payne
Pitted as the leading pick one contender, Payne has transformed his game in 2024 having garnered late interest as a rebound defender. The Tasmanian is now a midfielder-forward with great agility and competitiveness to match his undeniable versatility. His form has been outstanding over the last three weeks, averaging 28 disposals, seven tackles, and two […]
Gabby Eaton
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Strength + Athleticism + Marking + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Exposure – Fundamentals PROFILE: Eaton is a name who would not have been on any club’s radars 12 months ago given her strong netball ties and success in the sport. The talented netballer won Rookie of the Year in 2021 for […]
Cooper Trembath
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Intercept marking + Kick penetration + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Ground balls – Speed Despite missing out on Vic Metro selection this year, Cooper Trembath stamped himself as one of the Coates Talent League’s premier tall defenders and earned a state combine invite to demonstrate some semblance of draft interest. He […]
Henry Maerschel
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Endurance + Intercept marking + Rebounding IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Ground balls An intriguing prospect who enjoyed a strong season for Sturt in the SANFL Under 18s, Henry Maerschel averaged 14.5 disposals, 4.1 marks, 2.2 tackles and 2.9 rebound 50s as a medium-tall defender. He does some of his best work […]
Jessica Rentsch
STRENGTHS: + Explosive speed + Run-and-carry + Defensive pressure + Versatility + Kicking penetration + Strength+ Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Kicking consistency PROFILE: Rentsch showed some promising signs as a bottom-ager for the Rebels last season, standing up as a highly athletic talent with upside. Though not always consistent, she had that explosive speed […]
Jasmine Shepherd
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Strength + Footy IQ + Reading the play + Impact-per-possession + Leadership IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Athleticism – Production PROFILE: Shepherd came into the season off the back of five games in her debut Dragons year, averaging 4.8 disposals as a bottom-ager. Flying under the radar, the defender came out […]
