Sienna Burnham
STRENGTHS: + Contested work + Defensive pressure + Work rate + Endurance + Leadership IMPROVEMENTS: – Game sense – Decision making A member of the Southport Sharks’ Reserves premiership, Burnham continually found herself in high performing sides between her QAFLW and AFLW Under 18 Championships. While Gold Coast Suns Academy has no shortage of top-end […]
Charli Hazelhurst
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Aerial ability + Versatility + Reading the play + Competitiveness + Team-first nature + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Production – Kicking efficiency Hazelhurst’s value comes from her combination of athleticism and versatility. She moves well, can jump high and play in any position required. While half-back is her favourite spot due to […]
Willem Duursma
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Athleticism + Clean hands + Ground coverage + Upside + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested game – Kick consistency Having played plenty of high-level basketball growing up, it is no surprise that one of Duursma’s most prominent strengths is his aerial ability. At 193cm, he is no stranger to playing tall […]
Olivia Lacy
STRENGTHS: + Defensive pressure + Skills + Contested game + Aerial ability + Versatility + Decision making IMPROVEMENTS: – Athleticism – Speed Lacy’s game begins in defence, because her defensive mindset is clear for all to see. That ground level pressure, as well as her aerial contest stands out, and she is competitive as anyone […]
