Allies Small Forward

#0

Orlando Turner

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Footy IQ + Forward craft + Scoreboard impact + X-Factor IMPROVEMENTS: – Production – Strength A smart small forward with plenty of upside, Orlando Turner is a member of the AFL Academy and has plenty of eye-catching traits. The well-travelled Turner has represented both the Northern Territory and Norwood this year, as well […]

South Adelaide Ruck

#38

Taylor Goad

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Follow-up work + Mobility + Rate of development + Size + Speed + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Footy IQ – Ruck craft While the room for improvement is vast, there is plenty to like about Goad’s game. The trait which helped garner initial interest was his speed, registering a preseason 20m sprint […]

Central District Key Forward

#37

Liam Fawcett

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Marking + Mobility + Scoreboard impact + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency – Conversion A strong marking key forward out of Central District, Liam Fawcett was earmarked early as a potential AFL Draft prospect after an impressive bottom-age campaign. He kicked 19 goals in 16 games, while averaging 11.6 disposals per match at SANFL […]

Sturt Tall Forward

#14

Zara Walsh

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Explosive speed + Leading patterns + Forward craft + Footy IQ + Defensive pressure + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Ground balls – Composure – Consistency PROFILE: Walsh was playing local level last year and made the decision to return to Sturt after being a Double Blues junior. The top-age talent quickly adapted to the […]

Adelaide Inside Midfielder

#3

Brooke Boileau

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Contested work + Clean hands + Production + Consistency + Footy IQ + Agility IMPROVEMENTS: – Outside game – Composure PROFILE: Boileau was a member of the State Academy extended squad heading into her bottom-age year in 2022, but missed the final cut due to the strength of the overall team that went […]

Woodville-West Torrens Tall Forward

#41

Patrick Weckert

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Contested marking + Scoreboard impact + Set shot goalkicking + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Upside Patrick Weckert was highly touted coming into 2023 off the back of an incredible debut at Reserves level in 2022. In the match against North Adelaide, the schoolboy kicked 8.1 from 10 kicks. That held him in […]

Allies Girls Small Forward

#33

Kyanne Campbell

Australia

STRENGTHS: – Evasion– Forward craft– Goal sense– X-Factor– Speed IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency– Endurance– Versatility PROFILE: Campbell is what you would expect of a raw, but naturally talented small forward. She has moments within matches and the season itself where she shows glimpses of her potential, but is craving that consistency to build upon those moments […]

Glenelg Midfielder

#9

Archie Lovelock

Australia

Glenelg midfielder/forward Archie Lovelock is a tough small with ample skill who impressed for both state and club in 2022. Set to turn 18 after the draft, Lovelock earned three caps in the SANFL Reserves this season, but thrived at Under 18s level with wins in all of his 10 appearances. He played a key […]

West Adelaide Ruck

#29

Darcy Minchella

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Follow-up work + Mobility + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency – Strength West Adelaide was land of the giants this year, and Darcy Minchella is perhaps one of the less heralded talls to have donned the red and black this year. Playing 11 SANFL Under 18 games, the 18-year-old produced a few impressive […]

West Adelaide Wing

#19

Oscar Kregar

Australia

Tall wingmen are in vogue at AFL level currently, and Oscar Kregar is one who potentially fits the bill. Measuring up at 190cm, the West Adelaide prospect uses his height to advantage on the outside, helping his side link between the arcs. He managed 11 SANFL Under 18 outings in Bloods colours this year, earning […]