Tayla McMillan
STRENGTHS: + Clean hands + Explosive speed + Inside-outside balance + Skills + Defensive pressure + Footy IQ + Decision making + Vision IMPROVEMENTS: – Aerial ability– Scoreboard impact It is tough to even know where to begin with McMillan when discussing her strengths, so from an overall point of view, it is very easy […]
Issy Boulton
STRENGTHS: + Versatility + Production + Follow-up work + Defensive pressure + Clean hands + Contested work IMPROVEMENTS: – Athleticism – Polish One of the more reliable players through the Coates Talent League Girls competition this year, Issy Boulton was earmarked as a player to watch by the Bendigo Pioneers at year’s start. She is […]
Jasper Hay
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Mobility + Versatility + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Consistency – Strength Tasmania’s standalone National Academy member this year was Jasper Hay, a competitive and athletic tall who paved his way in the ruck. Also a talented basketballer, the Clarence junior burst onto the scene as an Under 16 All-Australian in 2023, […]
Ava Bibby
STRENGTHS: + Kicking + Dual-sided + Set shot accuracy + Overhead marking + Groundballs + Versatility + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Contested marking – Consistency – Endurance Bibby is a little bit of an unknown prospect, but follows a similar versatile trend to last year’s Pioneers leader Lexi Gregor. The now Geelong utility had more runs […]
