impact isn't felt, kicking consistency

3. Thomas Green (Greater Western Sydney Academy)

Best position: Inside midfield

Height, weight: 188cm, 85kg

Recruited from: GWS Giants

Projected draft range: 3-5

Plays like: Patrick Cripps

October Ranking: 3

Rationale: The most prolific first possession winner at stoppages I've seen at this age and stage.

Strengths: First possession winner at stoppages, contested ball winning, wins clearances, reading of the ball off the hands of the ruckmen, hunts ground balls with a greater want than any other, distribution by hand, strength through the hips to stand up through tackles, capabilities forward of centre, marking threat on the lead and inside 50m, overhead marking, reading of the drop of the ball, scoreboard impact, production on the board in the NEAFL, composure, vision, reliable skills, leadership and encouragement of teammates on the field, evasion,Under-18 Championships. He sustained a season-ending ACL tear which likely will keep him out for the next year.

Strengths: Stands up in the big moments, versatility to impact games in any position other than ruck, acceleration, breaks the lines at high speed, movement and evasion through traffic, wins first possession at stoppages on the move, wins ground balls on the move, ground ball winning, distribution by hand, intercept marking, reading of the ball in flight, aerial marking, one-on-one marking, leadup marking, contested marking, marking forward of centre, threat one-out in the goal square, hurt factor by foot, places kicks out in front of targets to lead onto, vision

Weaknesses: Needs to find more of the ball to become a top tier midfielder, consistency over four quarters, unclear best position

6. Fischer