Joel Cochran
STRENGTHS: + Endurance + Intercept marking + Mobility + Rebounding + Versatility + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Kicking on the run Cochran’s upside is easily observed through his athleticism and versatility. At 194cm, he is well versed at impacting aerially and registered a top-10 running vertical jump (87cm) at the National Draft Combine. […]
Noah Mraz
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Competitiveness + Mobility + Reading the play + Skills + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Size – Speed Mraz projects as a key position prospect who can play in each third of the ground. He found a home down back, but provides a decent chop-out in the ruck and had planned to […]
Jacob Sheean
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Intercepting + Leadership + Reading the play IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Strength South Adelaide Under 18 captain Jacob Sheean has been a reliable figure for the Panthers across two seasons. He featured in 20 games last year en route to premiership success, before skippering in 10 appearances as a top-ager between […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gabby Eaton
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Strength + Athleticism + Marking + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Exposure – Fundamentals PROFILE: Eaton is a name who would not have been on any club’s radars 12 months ago given her strong netball ties and success in the sport. The talented netballer won Rookie of the Year in 2021 for […]
Will McCabe
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Intercept marking + Speed + Upside + Versatility + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS: – One-on-one defending – Strength McCabe’s aerial ability is arguably his most eye-catching trait, and one which strongly demonstrates his athleticism. At 197cm, he has good range and reach, but also leaps at the ball stylishly and isn’t […]
