Nathan Philactides
STRENGTHS: + Agility + Explosiveness + Intercepting + Rebounding + Run-and-carry + Speed IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Defensive craft – Opposite foot Philactides is the type of prospect you only need to see a few times to get a picture of how he plays. He puts speed on the ball across half-back, sparking attacks from […]
Arie Schoenmaker
STRENGTHS: + Ball use + Decision making + Kicking + Reading the play + Rebounding IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested work – Defensive craft One of the best and longest kicks in this year’s draft pool, Schoenmaker has a clear favourite weapon in his arsenal. His distribution off the last line of defence is as penetrative as […]
Will Patton
STRENGTHS: + Decision making + Defensive versatility + Intercepting + Leadership + Reading the play + Rebounding IMPROVEMENTS: – Defensive application – Ground level game Patton has become accustomed to having his hands full in defence, often tasked with two-way responsibilities. He is an effective interceptor and took on some tough roles at the National […]
Lewis Hayes
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Decision making + Defensive versatility + Intercept marking + Kick efficiency + Mobility IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested work – Strength Holding his own in key position posts while contributing with ball in hand, Hayes is a versatile tall defender who can both lock down on opponents or peel off to intercept. […]
