
Zak Patterson
A ROUGHY from Western Australia, Zak Patterson is an overage ruck who was named in the Black Ducks’ Under-18 Championships squad but did not manage a game. Seemingly undeterred, Patterson went on to play a high-quality back-end of the season for West Perth in the WAFL Colts competition, posting mammoth hitout numbers on the regular […]

Jacob Atley
STRENGTHS: Versatility, overhead marking, spread, work rate IMPROVEMENTS: Contested work, Kicking consistency Jacob Atley is the brother of North Melbourne’s Shaun, and Port Adelaide’s Joe, and has similar traits to his siblings with his overhead marking and versatility. He is able to slot into practically any role on the field, and spreads well, often coming […]

Jeromy Lucas
STRENGTHS: Vertical leap, speed, endurance, goal sense IMPROVEMENTS: Agility, consistency SUMMARY: A member of the GWS GIANTS Academy, Jeromy Lucas is a forward who has blistering speed, high-level endurance, a good vertical leap and savvy goal sense. Lucas, like many developing medium forwards, could improve his consistency further, popping up throughout games, but often […]