
Julian Patterson
STRENGTHS: Marking, ruck positioning IMPROVEMENTS: Strength, endurance, speed, footy IQ SUMMARY: Julian Patterson is a lightly built ruckman who is still very much developing. He showed at times he was capable of clunking contested marks and out-positioning his opponent in ruck contests. However he still needs to add a fair bit of strength, build his […]

Derek Smith
STRENGTHS: Speed, kicking IMPROVEMENTS: Consistency, endurance, accumulating SUMMARY: Derrick Smith is an exciting half back flank who can use his speed and good kick to effectiveness. The Bendigo Pioneer is in the Richmond’s Next Generation Academy Zone and is eligible to be a Category B selection. Has some work to do on his endurance, but he can produce […]

Oliver Eastland
STRENGTHS:: Senior experience, tap work, positioning IMPROVEMENTS: Physical size, goal kicking SUMMARY: The 2017 Western Australia Under 18 representative has missed out on being drafted. However, Oliver Eastland took a big step forward in his quest to play AFL by playing 20 games for Claremont seniors in 2018. Eastland played five games at the tail-end […]