Taya Strickland
SNAPSHOT: “A developing and raw forward who has spent time through the ruck as well at WAFLW level.” STRENGTHS: + Marking + Athleticism + Versatility + Forward craft + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Raw – Production PROFILE: Taya Strickland is a high-upside forward with some nice athletic traits that catch the eye. Having moved from Esperance […]
Tyler Welsh
STRENGTHS: + Aggression + Contested marking + Physicality + Power + Scoreboard impact + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Set shot consistency – Versatility Adelaide father-son nominee Tyler Welsh has long been on the radar of Crows rans and recruiters alike. The bustling tall forward plays in a similar mould to father, Scott, who played […]
Riley Hamilton
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Aggression + Agility + Goal sense IMPROVEMENTS: – Goalkicking accuracy – Consistency Boasting an exciting array of highlights throughout the season, Riley Hamilton emerged as one of the Giants Academy’s top prospects. Hamilton plays as a hybrid forward who is a capable aerial competitor and lethal when the ball hits […]
Jay Polkinghorne
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Overhead marking + Scoreboard impact + Set shot goalkicking IMPROVEMENTS: – Fitness – In-between size Perhaps somewhat of an unknown out of the South Australian crop, Jay Polkinghorne remains on the draft radar despite missing out on the Under 18 National Championships. A knee injury in preseason scuppered his early-season […]
Zoe Besanko
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Speed + Marking + Groundballs + Versatility + Leadership IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking – Strength PROFILE: A real point of difference for Besanko is her speed, particularly between the 5-10m mark where she seems to gain another gear once in motion. She is very good at getting the tap down to a […]
Asher Eastham
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Athleticism + Overhead marking + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Four-quarter consistency – Endurance An aerial specialist with the capacity to take spectacular marks, Asher Eastham’s exploits throughout the season were enough to earn him a state draft combine invite, despite not making the Vic Country squad. The Gippsland Power utility mostly […]
