Hugh Davies
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Composure + Intercept marking + Positioning + Reading the play IMPROVEMENTS: – One-on-ones – Strength Davies has many of the attributes that clubs are looking for in the prototypical intercept defender. His best attribute is his ability to read the ball in flight and launch into a contest to impact, either […]
Oscar Murdoch
STRENGTHS: + Intercept marking + Strength + Contested work IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking consistency – Positional versatility A versatile defender who lifted his stocks in 2022, Geelong Falcons’ Oscar Murdoch could not have done much more for his case. The 190cm backman played on both talls and smalls, showcasing his dexterity in defensive roles. He was […]
Lloyd Johnston
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Intercept marking + Rebounding + Speed + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS – Consistency – Raw Johnston’s game is a relatively simple one to summarise. He does two things with particularly natural fluency – intercept and rebound. It makes him the ideal attacking defender, with athletic traits which help him rule the […]
Jakob Ryan
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Versatility + Intercept marking + Reading the play + Run and carry + Character IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested work – Strength Jakob Ryan possesses a range of strengths which have enabled him to impact games at all levels he’s played. Ryan’s foot skills are a major component of his game, with his […]
Reuben Ginbey
STRENGTHS: + Character + Clean hands + Competitiveness + Contested work + Versatility + Size IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking – X-Factor Ginbey possesses many of the traits that recruiters would be looking for in the modern game. He is a big, powerful athlete with a readymade frame ready to attack the rigours of senior football. At […]
