Danika McDonald
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Reading the play + Intercepting + Aerial ability + Rate of development + Composure IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Contested marking McDonald might have played up forward at different points, but has really locked down her tall defensive spot over the last two seasons, and it is where she looks the most […]
Zahlia Niemann
STRENGTHS: + One-on-ones + Strength + Defensive pressure+ Rebounding + Rate of development IMPROVEMENTS: – Athleticism – Speed Zahlia Niemann is a rare case of where a top-ager who was not selected in the final State Academy squad has produced an unforgettable end to the season at SANFLW level. The talented Eagles tall has never […]
Bree Horne
STRENGTHS: + Speed + One-on-ones + Creativity + Vision + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking efficiency – Contested marking There is plenty of upside in Horne’s game that is evident to see, and while she is not quite the finished prospect yet, has those traits which catch the eye. Having really locked in to that tall […]
Niamh McCarthy
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Defensive pressure + Accountability + Versatility + Groundballs IMPROVEMENTS: – Fundamentals– Exposure A developing Queensland tall with the ability to play across various lines, Niamh McCarthy is another Brisbane lions Academy member to watch. The top-ager was limited to just one national carnival game but got her chance throughout the Coates […]
Lilly-Ann Ryder
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Versatility + Reading the play + Follow-up work + Defensive pressure + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Skills – Groundballs Lilly-Ann Ryder is one of a number of Gold Coast Suns Academy prospects on the rise even outside those nominated for Draft Combines. A tall utility who spent most of her time in […]
