Olivier Northam
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Aggression + Competitiveness + Overhead marking + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Kicking This year has been one of steep learning for Northam, who started out in his usual ruck-forward role but has been challenged to expand his versatility. At 195cm, he’s arguably undersized as a modern day ruck, but […]
Jhye Clark
STRENGTHS: + Consistency + Production + Contested work + Leadership + Clean skills + Dual footed IMPROVEMENTS: – Explosive speed – Outside game Jhye Clark is one of those players that will gain league-wide recognition fairly early in his career. If not for his ability with ball-in-hand, then for his intent and willingness to do […]
Caitlin Miller
Among those who were closely watched by clubs last season, Miller is a 166cm talent able to play on all three lines. Miller played all three games for Queensland at last year’s AFLW Under 18 Championships, booting two goals in that time and being an option inside 50. She has played in defence in the […]
Henry Hustwaite
STRENGTHS: + Agility + Clean hands + Composure + Decision making + Disposal efficiency + Vision IMPROVEMENTS: – Hurt factor – Speed Boosted by a growth spurt before his bottom-age season, Hustwaite now presents as a tall ball winner with high level stoppage craft. Though not as outwardly powerful as midfielders in the same mould […]
George Wardlaw
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Competitiveness + Contested game + Power + Tackling IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Outside game The core of Wardlaw’s game revolves around the contest, with his strength and competitive nature allowing him to thrive in contested situations and around stoppages, never backing down when the ball is there to be won. […]
