Niamh McCarthy
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Defensive pressure + Accountability + Versatility + Groundballs IMPROVEMENTS: – Fundamentals– Exposure A developing Queensland tall with the ability to play across various lines, Niamh McCarthy is another Brisbane lions Academy member to watch. The top-ager was limited to just one national carnival game but got her chance throughout the Coates […]
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, […]
Ben Rongdit
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Intercepting + Tackling + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Kick consistency – Production While his season was cruelly cut short by an ACL rupture, Ben Rongdit remains one of the most exciting raw prospects in this year’s crop. The Geelong Falcons product has only played three Coates Talent League games over the last […]
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 […]
Toby Whan
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Consistency + Kicking penetration + Running capacity IMPROVEMENTS: – Efficiency – Speed Toby Whan heads into November as one of Western Australia’s likely draft hopes. The Fremantle Next Generation Academy member has the ability to break through defensive zones with his penetrating left boot. His knack for finding the ball at […]
