Port Adelaide Midfielder

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Lily Paterson

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Clean hands + Strength + Production + Defensive work + Footy IQ IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Goalkicking PROFILE: Lily Paterson would not have been on any draft boards at the start of the season, but within a few weeks it was evident she had what it took to go to the […]

Holly Britton Inside Midfielder

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Holly Britton

Australia

SNAPSHOT: “A natural footballer who had a breakout top-age season, Britton put herself in the AFLW Draft frame through consistent performances with both Peel Thunder and the West Australian state side.” STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Clean hands + Footy IQ + Versatility + Work rate + Contested work IMPROVEMENTS: – Speed – Endurance PROFILE: Holly […]

Peel Thunder Midfielder-Defender

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Bo Allan

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Contested game + Explosive speed + Kick penetration + Leadership + Physicality + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Decision making – Midfield craft A ready-made, powerful midfielder, Allan has plied his trade at the coalface and off half-back for Peel Thunder in 2024. From half-back he offers run and carry, coupled with clean ball use […]

Peel Thunder Key Defender

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Darcy Petersen

Australia

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 […]

North Melbourne Midfielder

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Ella Slocombe

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Explosive speed + Athleticism + Kicking + Scoreboard impact + Versatility + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Durability – Production PROFILE: Slocombe had a delayed start to the season, spending time overseas over the Summer which initially had her potentially missing the cut for Claremont’s WAFLW League side. Impressing so much in the Tigers’ practice […]

Peel Thunder Midfielder

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Reece Torrent

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Class + Creativity + Kicking + Physicality + Poise IMPROVEMENTS: – Production – Speed A skilful and stylish player, Torrent’s best traits are shown when the ball is in his hands. At his best, he oozes genuine class and stands out as player who appears to have more time on the ball than […]

Peel Thunder Ruck

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Jackson Broadbent

Australia

A mobile ruck with incredible skills for his size, Peel Thunder product Jackson Broadbent shapes as a highly developable draft prospect. The 201cm bigman projected as a potential high pick early in the year, having broken through for a WAFL League debut in 2021 and earned AFL Academy selection. He was a lock for state […]

Peel Thunder Key Position Utility

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Josh Draper

Australia

Fremantle Next Generation Academy member Josh Draper is one of several Dockers-tied prospects vying for a spot at the next level, and his massive athletic upside has put him firmly in the frame to do so. The Peel Thunder tall, who can play both forward and back, faced his fair share of adversity this year […]

Peel Thunder Midfielder

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Bella Mann

Australia

Bella Mann is the sole over-age talent from Western Australia to earn an AFLW Draft Combine invite, having had a successful AFLW Under 18s campaign as captain of the Sandgropers. The Peel Thunder defender was able to spend more minutes in the midfield, and while her endurance is still a work in progress which will […]

Peel Thunder Key Position Utility

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Luke Polson

Australia

Tall Peel Thunder utility Luke Polson has some handy athletic traits for a player of his size, able to work up the ground from the forward line with marks on the lead and follow-up work at ground level. He can also pinch-hit in the ruck and was trialled down back at times – especially with […]