Claudia Wright
STRENGTHS: + Versatility + Footy IQ + Athleticism + Positioning + Reading the play + Aerial ability IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested work – Durability PROFILE: Claudia Wright has some really nice natural footballing skills, while also boasting some impressive athletic attributes. Her vertical jump in particular stands out, while she moves well for a 172cm player […]
Sophie Strong
SNAPSHOT: “One of the hard luck stories of the 2024 season, with the talented and speedy Tasmanian only playing one full game – three in total – but has remained on AFLW club radars.” STRENGTHS: + Explosive speed + Athleticism + Endurance + Inside-outside balance + Defensive pressure + Impact-per-possession IMPROVEMENTS: – Durability – Composure […]
Leo Lombard
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Endurance + Explosiveness + Scoreboard impact + Strength + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Decision making – Temperament Few players have shown a harder edge and greater competitiveness than Lombard over the last year. It’s a trait which translates to his work rate and contested nous, both of which are other assets […]
Tom Gross
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Explosiveness + Physicality + Scoreboard impact + Versatility + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – End product Much of Gross’ best work over the course of his junior career has been done through midfield, though he has the traits and scope to thrive in a variety of roles. His best attributes […]
Phoenix Hargrave
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Contested game + Scoreboard impact + Strength + Toughness IMPROVEMENTS: – Field kicking – Outside game Hargrave offers a no-nonsense approach that cuts through the flair and athletic aura of other prospects. He’s a tough inside ball winner who does the fundamentals relatively well, without being overly flashy. The 181cm […]
Grace Belloni
STRENGTHS: + Consistency + Aerial ability + Clearances + Strength + Scoreboard impact + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Speed PROFILE: Grace Belloni ticked a lot of boxes in 2024, developing her midfield craft substantially at a high level to be capable of a 50/50 split between on-ball and forward, or even playing full-time in […]
Grace Martin
STRENGTHS: + Contested work + Groundballs + Strength + Versatility + Clean skills+ Defensive pressure IMPROVEMENTS: – Four-quarter consistency – Composure PROFILE: Grace Martin is a really well-balanced player who while not having necessarily elite traits compared to some others, her areas of improvement are also far less impactful to the way she plays than […]
Sam Lalor
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Kick penetration + Physicality + Power + Scoreboard impact + Tackling IMPROVEMENTS: – Durability – Endurance While his exploits inside attacking 50 have been handy this year, Lalor shines brightest as a bull at the contest. He’s a one-touch first possession winner with imposing physical traits, which he uses to […]
