Matthew Nunn
STRENGTHS: Accumulation, disposal, consistency, clearances, tackling, work ethic IMPROVEMENTS: Scoreboard impact, speed SUMMARY: A nuggety mature-age midfielder, Matthew Nunn really came of age in 2018. Not overly quick, Nunn consistently racked up huge numbers for Norwood’s SANFL League side, being influential around the clearances. In a side that went all the way to the […]
Connor Bristow
STRENGTHS: Agility, endurance, kicking, scope IMPROVEMENTS: Speed, strength, contested work Connor Bristow is a developing player with some nice outside traits that would have caught the eye of recruiters this season. Playing for Norwood’s Under 18s side, Bristow showed off his strong endurance and execution on the outside, as well as great evasion skills. […]
Tobe Watson
STRENGTHS: Readymade, footy IQ, marking, skills IMPROVEMENTS: Size SUMMARY: In sport just like in life, it is all about making the most of the opportunities when they arise. Tobe Watson timed his run beautifully at the end of last season and after performing well in the reserves, made his debut for the Swan Districts […]
Patrick Farrant
STRENGTHS: Raw ability, goal sense, creative instinct IMPROVEMENTS: Consistency, size SUMMARY: Patrick Farrant did not go down the traditional route that you see most youngsters his age take. The Bunbury local played senior footy for his home town club and combined his duties at that level with playing a few games for Swan Districts […]
Harry Edwards
STRENGTHS: Mobile, hard working, defensive efforts IMPROVEMENTS: Size, physical maturity, consistency SUMMARY: Harry Edwards is a forward/ruckman who can stretch an opposition defence with his height and goal sense. As we have become accustomed to over time, the taller type of players take a bit longer to develop. Having just turned 18 (October 1) Edwards certainly […]
Matthew Parker
STRENGTHS: Speed, marking, tackling pressure, footy IQ IMPROVEMENTS: Size, goalkicking accuracy SUMMARY: The footy journey of Matthew Parker is one of perseverance. The lively forward readily admits that he did not have the right mindset to play league football in his younger days. While it would have been easy for him to go down […]
Will Hayes
STRENGTHS: Accumulation, tackling, line-breaking, endurance, footy IQ IMPROVEMENTS: Size, scoreboard impact SUMMARY: 2018 Footscray best and fairest winner, Will Hayes has been a steady improver in his time at the State League level, taking his game an extra yard in 2018 with his best season to date. The diminutive ball winner claimed votes in […]
Isaac Saywell
STRENGTHS: Accumulation, speed, leap, agility, endurance IMPROVEMENTS: Strength, tackling, contested work SUMMARY: Balanced midfielder Isaac Saywell spent the year representing Norwood in the SANFL’s Torrens University Under-18 Cup and at Reserves level. Albeit at a lower level, Saywell was a productive accumulator of the Sherrin, regularly managing in excess of 25 disposals. Selected, but failing […]
Corey Hitchcock
STRENGTHS: Aerobic ability, Versatility, scope, tackling IMPROVEMENTS: Physical stature, Ball winning ability Corey Hitchcock made the big move up to the metropolitan area from North Albany at the start of the year. Hitchcock left on a high after winning a flag with his home town club in 2017. The performances of the wingman caught […]
Kody Eaton
STRENGTHS Competitiveness, size, speed, agility IMPROVEMENTS Accumulation SUMMARY The Booragoon junior has had a late start to WAFL football with his commitments to Aquinas College a priority. However in just three games for East Fremantle’s Colts’ team, Eaton has shown glimpses of potential that would have recruiters pondering about him. His desire to compete […]
