Mahmoud Taha
STRENGTHS: + Consistency + Contested work + Production + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Hurt factor – Kicking Mahmoud Taha is an Essendon Next Generation Academy member and a natural ball-winner. He brought his own pill to the Talent League competition this year, where he averaged 27.2 disposals with Calder Cannons across 12 games. Taha’s main […]
Luca Slade
STRENGTHS: + Defensive application + Endurance + Overhead marking + Strength IMPROVEMENTS: – Composure – Kick consistency Luca Slade is a player who punches well above his weight division, with the 72kg midfielder/forward matching it against some much bigger bodies. His strength allows him to apply plenty of defensive pressure which is his bread and […]
Grace White
Grace White had a breakout first season at Coates Talent League level, becoming a feature in attack early in the season before being trialled in defence later in the year. White joined a forwardline that included AFLW Academy member Georgia Clark, and she held her own, kicking 13 goals in the first six rounds of […]
Amy Trindade
Calder Cannons captain Amy Trindade started the season on fire with a two-goal performance against Sandringham Dragons to haul her team over the line. It turned out to be her best effort despite picking up an injury, though she regained form when she returned mid-sason and had seven consecutive games of double-digit disposals. With natural […]
Jasmyn Thompson
STRENGTHS: + Endurance + Speed + Defensive pressure + Competitiveness + Strength + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Footy IQ – Composure – Production PROFILE: Unlike a lot of player earning Draft Combine invites, Thompson is in her first season with the Tasmania Devils, having previously played local football before making the jump. Across the course of […]
