Joe Richards
Having come through the NAB League pathway with the Murray Bushrangers, Wangaratta’s Joe Richards has catapulted himself onto the AFL Draft scene as a mature-ager. The 22-year-old, a school teacher by trade, was the sole draft combine invitee plucked out of local football this year, having impressed in the Ovens & Murray League. He was […]
Lachlan McDonnell
STRENGTHS: Speed, spread, kicking, scoreboard impact, transition play IMPROVEMENTS: Accumulation, tackling SUMMARY: Lachlan McDonnell played predominantly forward early in the year, as a high half-forward at times, then progressed to a wing during the APS season. He stayed there for the finals series and became an important player for the Stingrays in transition, and […]
James Rendell
STRENGTHS: Versatility, strength, groundwork, work rate IMPROVEMENTS: Agility, speed, vertical leap SUMMARY: James Rendell is a versatile tall prospect who has put in good shifts around the ground at both TAC Cup and National Championship levels. Son of Fitzroy great, Matt, Rendell is eligible to be picked up as a father-son selection by Brisbane having trained with […]
Alastair Richards
STRENGTHS: Vertical leap, acceleration, outside game IMPROVEMENTS: Contested ball, kicking consistency SUMMARY: Pacey outside midfielder Alastair Richards has enjoyed a consistent season across every level he played, impressing enough to be selected to represent Vic Metro. The St Kevins product caught the eye with his run from half-back or on a wing, carrying the ball up the […]
