Jacob Marron
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Ball use + Competitiveness + Composure IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Production Somewhat of an underrated prospect who is renowned for playing his role each week, Jacob Marron established himself in draft conversations this year. The Western Jets defender forced his way into the Vic Metro squad and ended up running […]
Olivia Crane
STRENGTHS: + Reading the play + Kicking + Vision + Intercept marking + Positioning + Clean hands + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Athleticism Crane bases her game around a really strong understanding of the play and she can get into the right spots consistently and be as safe as anyone else with her hands. […]
Blake Thredgold
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Athleticism + Lockdown defence + One-on-ones + Reading the play + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Decision making – Production At his core, Thredgold is a reliable lockdown defender who thrives on the big matchups. In three of his last four SANFL Under 18 appearances this year, he had the job of […]
Jasper Hay
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Mobility + Versatility + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency – Strength Tasmania’s standalone National Academy member this year was Jasper Hay, a competitive and athletic tall who paved his way in the ruck. Also a talented basketballer, the Clarence junior burst onto the scene as an Under 16 All-Australian in 2023, […]
Zara Neuwirth
STRENGTHS: + Defensive pressure + One-on-ones + Athleticism + Aerial ability + Accountability + Team-first nature + Consistency + Kick penetration IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking precision – Intercept marking Neuwirth is a true old school defender with some new athletic tricks. Her best games involve a balance of offensive and defensive actions, but the latter is […]
Clancy Dennis
STRENGTHS: + Consistency + Intercept marking + Leadership + One-on-ones + Rebounding + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Decision making – Vision Dennis has a no holds barred mentality and shows it consistently wherever he plays. He fights mightily one-on-one against opponents, often taller than him, to maintain positions of strength and spoil or intercept mark. Dennis […]
