Darcy Gilbert
A solid customer in defence, Darcy Gilbert was part of a Sandringham Dragons backline which won plenty of plaudits towards the end of the season. Before helping his side take out the NAB League flag, Gilbert fulfilled his school football commitments with Brighton Grammar, who claimed the APS title alongside Caulfield Grammar. Altogether, the 18-year-old […]
Jamie-Lee Speakman
After missing all of her 2021 NAB League Girls season through an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Jamie-Lee Speakman certainly made up for lost time. The Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels defender slotted in perfectly, having previously played forward and in midfield, but finding her home in defence. It was clear from very early on […]
Griff Julian
A composed and polished prospect out of West Perth, Griff Julian came into his top-age year as one of Western Australia’s more established players. A strong bottom-age Colts campaign saw him enter 2022 as one of the Falcons’ leaders, and he proved integral to his side’s run to the grand final. During an impressive campaign […]
Josh Weddle
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Intercept marking + Rebound run + Upside + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – In-between size It is easy to see the upside in Weddle, whose athletic profile is both enviable and essential. Not only does he possess a strong frame, springy leap and explosive speed, but his endurance base saw him […]
Jack Cleaver
A junior who cracked all three WAFL grades in 2022, Jack Cleaver has looked comfortable at each level. The East Fremantle utility started out at Colts level, and took just one Reserves outing to earn League selection, where he ended the year strongly across seven games. There, he helped the Sharks to a preliminary final […]
Luke Teal
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Composure + Agility + Decision making + Consistency + Defensive accountability IMPROVEMENTS: – Strength – Production What sets Teal apart from many players in this years draft pool is his kicking. It is often penetrating and to a teammates advantage, and forwards are always keen to lead to Teal when he […]
Mia Busch
A gusty competitor who thrives when the ball is there to be won, Mia Busch is the kind of player you want on your team. The dual Eastern Ranges best and fairest set the bar high coming into her top-age year, but signalled her intent with a record-breaking score of 17.8 in the NAB League […]
