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 […]
Adrian Cole
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Defensive craft + Leadership + One-on-ones + Reading the play + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Offensive outfit – Production Cole is one of the most persistent and reliable role players in this year’s crop, particularly among the talls. The loss of Nathan Murphy in Collingwood’s defensive unit has outlined the need for […]
Zane Zakostelsky
STRENGTHS: + Intercept marking + Speed + Upside + Versatility + Vertical jump IMPROVEMENTS: – Skills – Consistency It is no secret that Zakostelsky’s strongest traits derive from his supreme athleticism. Few players in the draft pool boast an athletic profile to rival Zakostelsky’s. At 196cm, he is exceptionally quick, running a 2.85 second time […]
