Sophia Gaukrodger
STRENGTHS: + Defensive pressure + Scoreboard impact + Versatility + Footy IQ + Decision making IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking technique – Composure Another underrated NSW/ACT prospect out of the Giants Academy, Gaukrodger is a player with no shortage of upside. While at times she could tidy up some of the fundamentals such as her kicking technique, […]
Sam Swadling
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Consistency + Endurance + Scoreboard threat + Size + Two-way running IMPROVEMENTS: – Ball use – Impact-per-possession Arguably the best in the draft when it comes to finding the ball, Swadling’s early work in the WAFL Colts had him racing up draft boards. Endurance and two-way running are the keys to […]
Sam Allen
STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Competitiveness + Leadership + Overhead marking + Running capacity + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: – Midfield craft – Strength It’s little wonder that Allen has found a home on the wing given his endless running tank. He would have been one of, if not the best 2km time trial runners at the National […]
Rain Dodd
STRENGTHS: + Defensive pressure + Footy IQ + Competitiveness + Strength + Versatility + Evasiveness + Leadership IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking efficiency – Explosive speed– Aerial ability Dodd is first and foremost a fierce competitor who will always be up for the fight. Be it playing in defence, on the wing, through the middle or even […]
