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ESPN the Magazines Nov. 28 Tall Ball issue, which focuses on the varied aspects of height and sport, prompted us to ask around about #tallgirlproblems. Not to stereotype, but tall women often have some specific challenges that they deal with. But even the most annoying stuff wouldnt make any of the women we spoke with want to give up even an inch of their height.Its just sometimes ... hey, the next time you see a tall woman, please try to refrain from asking horrible corny stuff like Hows the weather up there? All tall women thank you in advance.Brianna Turner, 6-foot-3, Notre Dame forwardIts mostly things like sleeves not being long enough. Or knee-high boots that are not knee-high at all on me. And I always say when we do push-ups its harder if you are tall and have longer arms. Or doing pull-ups.Alaina Coates, 6-4, South Carolina centerMy top pet peeve is finding jeans long enough. Ill just have to roll them up and make them look like theyre supposed to be that way. So when its really cold, my ankles will be freezing.You can shop online, but if they dont fit right, you have to send them back. And most of the time, Im just like, Forget it. Lisa Leslie, 6-5, former Los Angeles Sparks star and Naismith Hall of FamerI would say my No. 1 tall girl problem is that people have to ask me every day, Do you play basketball? Ive had people make comments about my height every day of my life. That can get annoying. Im thankful for it; I used it. You dont go around commenting on someones weight or size, so its just really annoying. Its the kind of thing that people should just say to themselves: Wow, shes really tall. But I dont need to be informed that Im tall. I get it.Tina Thompson, 6-2, WNBAs all-time scoring leaderIve been blessed to be able to find clothes and shoes; for me that hasnt been that difficult. Probably the most annoying are the awkward, lame conversations and the cliché one-liners. Like, Is the view better up there? What do you say to stuff like that?Just say hello, introduce yourself and lets move on to politics, sports, whatever you want to talk about. The lead-in with the tall-girl joke was very unnecessary.Sylvia Fowles, 6-6, Minnesota Lynx, 2016 WNBA defensive player of the yearA lot of jeans that come in longer lengths have flared legs. I hate flares. I hate wide legs. I feel like all tall-girl jeans should be skinny. So when I do find a pair I like that fits, I buy them in every color.If someone asks me the basketball question, I change it up. I say, Oh, actually I play water polo. And nobody really wants to talk to me much about that.Swin Cash, 6-2, just retired from New York LibertyAirplanes would be first. My jeans would be another. I get mad all the time, because jeans just arent cut properly.Then theres the Tall guys like short girls, and vice versa ... that can be a tall girl problem.With the standard hotel-room shower, and youre trying to wash your hair, you have to maneuver around.You are always going to get asked if you play volleyball or basketball. And if you were to say that you didnt play sports, people look at you with a kind of disdain, like, You wasted your height! Your height just makes them think you automatically have to be an athlete.Nneka Ogwumike, 6-2, Los Angeles Sparks, 2016 WNBA MVPOne of the shortcomings of being tall -- ha ha -- is that you can never swing your feet when youre sitting on a stool.And you always have to be at the back of a photo. I like being in the front. Thats why a lot of times in photos, you see me lying down in front. I want to be seen, you know?Pants arent so bad, because nowadays there are a lot of different outlets to buy from. I do almost all of my shopping online, and the clothes are super trendy, which is awesome. I love it.Another huge issue is sitting on airplanes. Actually, though, Im not sure thats just a tall girl problem. Thats like a human-rights issue. (Laughs)I also feel like climbing stairs is a little more difficult for us, because of the leverage. And I feel more tired after stairs, and thats confusing to me because Im athletic.People always assume Im a basketball or volleyball player. One guy, though, came up and asked me if I was a ballerina. I said, Are you being serious? and he seemed like he was.The short guys are always like, I love me a tall girl. And its like, Seriously?I love shoes, and people will say, Why are you wearing heels? Youre tall already. And I said, That has nothing to do with me wearing heels. So thats pretty annoying.On peoples reactions to seeing her with sister Chiney Ogwumike, who is 6-3: Its always like, Where are you guys from? and Im like, Is that question just because were tall?But overall, I have no issues with it. Its a beautiful thing.Jantel Lavender, 6-4, Los Angeles Sparks, 2016 WNBA Sixth Woman of the YearThe biggest one is clothes, although its gotten better over the years. But you cant just go into a store -- if something comes up -- and find pants that fit. Or getting a dress thats long enough for your arms. Or shoes -- you cant just go get a nice pair of heels to wear to an event.I shop at ASOS.com -- they have a tall section that is amazing. I have so many clothes now that Im never caught off guard.I would say toilets are pretty low. Its just so far down, and then the stall doors arent that high all the time, so your heads sticking up. But I think it becomes second-nature for us to adjust.Candace Parker, 6-4, Los Angeles Sparks, 2016 WNBA Finals MVPIm against stereotypes, so I hate fitting the stereotype. People are like, Oh, you must play basketball. And Im like [lowers voice and sounds a bit disgusted], Yes.Has girls embarrassment over being tall changed? I hope it has. My daughter is around so many tall women, I dont think it registers to her that shes dwarfing her classmates. Shes tall; she holds her shoulders back with pride. We tease her about her big feet, and she loves them and her long legs.I think its generational. I wasnt always the happiest being as tall as I was, but I learned to accept it and then love it.Aja Wilson, 6-5, South Carolina forwardOther than clothes sometimes, I dont really see any problems with being tall. Texas Rangers Pro Shop . After Martin Skrtel put the Reds in front from close range at Stamford Bridge after only four minutes, Hazard hit back in the 17th with a superb strike. 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From Pierre LeBrun While Anaheim GM Bob Murray said earlier this season he was not going to trade Jonas Hiller despite the fact hes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, some sources have told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun that Murray might be willing to move another goalie. Each month, ESPN.com.au AFL draft expert Christopher Doerre - aka Knightmare - unveils his power rankings to give readers an early insight into the top 30 prospects ahead of the draft on November 25.As well as attending live games, Doerre pores through match vision, analyses the stats and talks to industry sources to ensure he can offer the most insightful analysis.However, these rankings are his personal opinions, and are not reflective of the thoughts of AFL clubs.These are Doerres final power rankings. He will reveal his full phantom draft on Friday morning.Knightmares power rankings: OctoberKnightmares power rankings: SeptemberKnightmares power rankings: AugustKnightmares power rankings: JulyKnightmares power rankings: JuneKnightmares power rankings: May-- Potential top five on list quality -1. Hugh McCluggage (VIC) Position: Outside midfield Height, weight: 185cm, 75kg Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels Plays like: Jason Akermanis Projected draft range: top five Rated last month: 1 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking:?Arguably this years best performed under-18 prospect and only getting better. Scoreboard impact, ground-ball winning, precision ball use and production a rare combination. Ranked top three for North Ballarat Rebels in all 12 games played. Strengths: - Production - Freakish cleanness at ground level - Brilliant finisher from all angles both from set shots and general play - Lowers eyes and by foot finds inside 50m targets - Excellent crumber who gets to right positions, quickly and cleanly gaining possession - Instant decision-maker with ball in hand - Quick and efficient execution of skills by hand and foot - Confidence to play on or move ball on quickly - Keeps his feet and has natural balance - Football smarts - Reads ruck taps - Strong, clean hands overhead - Marking threat in the air and on the lead - Tackling energy/pressure - Works hard on outside to find space, creates option outside stoppages and provides overlap run - Acceleration to break away from stoppages - Outside run and carry - Rapid rate of improvement - Consistency - Rate of performance this season given limited preseason suggest substantial upside - Suited to playing both as a forward and as a midfielder Weaknesses: - Light-bodied and can get pushed around in the contest - Attack on the ball - More a ground-ball winner than a contested-ball winner, with the hard ball something he would benefit from winning more of2. Andrew McGrath (VIC) ?Best position: General defence/inside midfield? Height, weight: 179cm, 75kg? Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons ?Plays like: Heath Shaw? Projected draft range: top five ?Rated last month: 2 ?Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Strong finals series and production throughout season have seen McGraths stocks steadily improve over the course of the season. No one in this draft runs like McGrath off half-back.? Strengths: ?- Production? - Acceleration ?- Line breaking? -?Takes the game on at every opportunity and provides meaningful drive in doing so ? - Change of direction ?- Contested-ball winning ?- Tackling ? - Stoppage work ?- Leap - Aerial marking ?- Strength in one-on-one contests ?- Reads flight of ball well? - Intercept marking? - Lifts during most important stages of game ?- Improvement? - Finals performances? - Class and composure with ball in hand? - Football smarts ?- Versatility to play well down back and through the midfield to high standard? - Leadership? Weaknesses: ?- Sometimes lacking consistency by foot? - Relative lack of height by position? - Hands not always clean in close3. Will Setterfield (NSW/ACT - GWS Academy) ?Best position: Inside midfield? Height, weight: 190cm, 80kg? Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons? Plays like: David Mundy? Projected draft range: first round ?Rated last month: 6 ?Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Has the scope to be the best midfielder in this draft at his height with his skills, composure, first possession winning at stoppages and tackling. Just needs a clean run with injury. ? Strengths:? - Production? - Composure and sound decision-making ability under pressure ?- Lowers eyes and demonstrated vision and quality use by foot from stoppages? - Damaging skills?- Sidestepping and movement in traffic with ability to create more time and space? - Tackling? - Contested-ball winning at stoppages and around the ground ?- Wins first possession at stoppages ?- Strong mark overhead ?- Aerial marking? - Versatility to play midfield, forward or back if required ?- Scoreboard impact? Weaknesses:? - Pace only average ?- Durability4. Tim Taranto (VIC) ?Best position: General forward/inside midfield? Height, weight: 186cm, 82kg? Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons ?Plays like: Robbie Gray ?Projected draft range: top 10? Rated last month: 4? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Impact and production through finals series and throughout the season sees Taranto placed here. ?Strengths:? - Impact per possession? - Hurt factor by foot ?- Hits inside 50m targets? -?Vision? - Decision-making ?- Football smarts ?- Strong first-possession winner at stoppages ?- Contested-ball winning ? - Tackling? - Aerial marking ?- Strong hands overhead? - One-on-one marking ?- Can isolate deep in front 50m - Versatility to play forward and midfield to a strong standard? - Finishing around goal ?- Evasiveness? - Production ?- Big game and finals performances ?- Improvement? Weaknesses: ? - Only average pace-- Potential top 10 on list quality --5. Ben Ainsworth (VIC)? Best position: General forward/inside midfield? Height, weight: 179cm, 74kg? Recruited from: Gippsland Power? Plays like: Jamie Elliott ?Projected draft range: top 10 ?Rated last month: 8? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Dynamic and impactful forward who can push through the midfield and have an impact. ? Strengths:? - Vertical leap? - Aerial marking ? - Vice-like strong hands overhead? - Reads flight of the ball? - One-on-one marking ?- Football smarts ?- Impact per possession? - Able to push into midfield? -?Ground-ball winning ?- Athleticism? - Scoreboard impact? - Footskills? - Vision? - Decision-making ?- Tackling and pressuring ?- Endurance? Weaknesses: ?- Unclear whether Ainsworth can be a full-time midfielder - he looks more like a forward who can rotate through the midfield6. Jack Bowes (QLD - Gold Coast Academy)? Best position: Inside midfield/general forward ?Height, weight: 187cm, 78kg ?Recruited from: Gold Coast ? Plays like: Trent Cotchin? Projected draft range: top 10 ?Rated last month: 5? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Attributes and scope to improve through midfield demonstrated sees Bowes placed here. ?Strengths:? - Production? -?Disposes of ball quickly and efficiently in traffic by both hand and foot? - Lowers eyes and demonstrates vision and quality use by foot in general play ?- Makes sound decisions in traffic ?- Scoreboard impact ?- Football smarts ?- Strong first-possession winner at stoppages ?- Tackling? - Clean at ground level and can rove at bottom of packs? - Absorbs tackles and disposes of ball efficiently when tackled ?- Capable mark overhead with one-on-one and intercept marking ability? - Versatility to play midfield, back and forward ?- Sidestep and ability to evade tackles in traffic ?- Strong performances against state league standard competition - Enduranc ?Weaknesses:? - Slow getting up to speed? - Impact sometimes lacking7. Harry Perryman (NSW/ACT - GWS Academy) ?Best position: Inside midfield/general defence? Height, weight: 184cm, 75kg ?Recruited from: Collingullie-GP ?Plays like: Rory Sloane ?Projected draft range: first round ?Rated last month: 7 ?Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Encouraging performances, football smarts and all-around game see Perryman placed here. ? Strengths:? - Production? - Football smarts ?- Wins first possession at stoppages? - Contested-ball winning ability at stoppages and around the ground? - Tackling ?- Strong mark overhead ? - Contested marking? - Strength and smarts in one-on-one contests ?- Footskills reliable over variety of distances? - Quick and clean hands? - Versatility to play midfield, back and forward well ?- High work rate and covers the ground well? Weaknesses: ? - Pace and athleticism only average8. William Brodie (VIC)? Best position: Inside midfielder? Height, weight: 189cm, 82kg ? Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers Plays like: Jack Redden ?Projected draft range: top 10 ?Rated last month: 3? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Strength of AFL Under-18 Championships and his performances against VFL opponents earlier this year through midfield enough to validate this high ranking. Patchy TAC Cup form late season results in Brodie dipping down rankings. ?Strengths: - Production? - Strong performer against more mature VFL bodies ?- Lifts during important moments in games ?- Performs in big games? - Reads ruck taps well? - Wins first possession at stoppages in dangerous positions ?- Contested-ball winning at stoppages and around the ground ?- Hits stoppage at speed, winning contested ball on the move and bursting out other side with ball in hand ?- Kicks from stoppages often damaging and find inside 50 target? -Tackling? - Distributes well distribute by hand? - Wins ground balls at speed on the move ?- Work rate ?- Two-way run? - Run and carry ?- Overlap run ?- Sidestep ? Weaknesses:? - Rushed under pressure? - Footskills sometimes lack consistency? - Contested marking ?- Scoreboard impact9. Willem Drew (VIC) Best position: Inside midfield ?Height, weight: 188cm, 78kg? Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels? Plays like: Jack Ziebell? Projected draft range: second to third round ? Rated last month: 10? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Arguably matched if not exceed the impact of teammate Hugh McCluggage through the TAC Cup finals. Has had an outstanding season through the midfield with his contested-ball winning, aggression at the ball and tackling as good as any in this draft. ? Strengths:? - Stoppage specialist? - Wins first possession at stoppages? - Contested-ball winning ?- Aggressive tackler ?- Clean below knees ?- Courage to win 50/50 ball without fear of getting hurt? - Strength ?- Capable mark overhead? - Scoreboard impact ?- Versatility to play forward or back as required? - Reads flight well and takes intercept marks? - Late season has started to run to better spots on the outside to become a more frequent and useful link player on the outside? - Strength of TAC Cup performances? - Endurance ?- Acceleration? Weaknesses:? - Limited opportunities through midfield during AFL Under-18 Championships and end-of-season Under-18 All Stars match leaves him slightly unproven against best competition in the country? - Limited outside hurt factor as an infrequent linebreaker with an only average kick ?- From stoppages rushes kicks, too often bombing long to a general area of one of his teammates rather than taking time to find an open target10. Sam Petrevski-Seton (WA) ? Best position: Outside midfield/general defence? Height, weight: 181cm, 76kg ? Recruited from: Claremont ? Plays like: Daniel Wells ? Projected draft range: first round? Rated last month: 9? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Reduced impact per possession and no WAFL League opportunities over second half of the season sees Petrevski-Seton drop slightly over second half of season. Strengths:? - Acceleration? - Evasiveness? - Sidestep? - Freakish clean ground-level pickups? - Plays on at every chance ?- Impact per possession ?- Keeps his feet and has natural balance ?- Ambidextrous kick? - Quick, instinctive handballs ?- Freakish football instincts for where teammates and opponents are? - Hitting targets inside 50m ?- Finishing around goal - Versatility to play midfield, back or forward to a high standard? - Can win contested ball and first possession at stoppages ? - Tackling? Weaknesses:? - Strength ?- Unclear best position? - Inconsistency ?- Scoreboard impact-- Potential best 15 on list quality -- 11. William Hayward (SA) ?Best position: General forward? Height, weight: 186cm, 76kg ?Recruited from: North Adelaid ?Plays like: James Sicily? Projected draft range: first to second round ? Rated last month: 24? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Has worked his way up draft boards on the back of an outstanding SANFL Under-18 finals series up forward. ?Strengths: ?- Marks at highest point? - Marking on the lead? - Timing of leads? - One-on-one marking? - Aerial marking? - Vertical leap? - Attacks ball in the air? - Gets front position in marking contests ?- Reads drop of ball? - Scoreboard impact ?- Genuine No. 1 one option in forward 50m ?- Football smarts? -Clean at ground level? Weaknesses:? - Unproven outside forward 50m? - Not a big ball winner? - Possible but unclear midfield potential12. Sam Powell-Pepper (WA) ?Best position: General forward/inside midfield? Height, weight: 188cm, 83kg ? Recruited from: East Perth? Plays like: Tom Bell? Projected draft range: first to second round ? Rated last month: 13? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Strong WAFL Colts grand final performance and plays a high impact per possession game. ? Strengths:? - Impact per possession? - Strength of ground-ball winning ?- Wins ground balls at speed on the move ?- Often hits stoppage at speed, winning contested ball on the move and bursting out other side with ball in hand? - Wins first possession at stoppages ?- Contested-ball winning ? - Versatility (good forward, midfield and back)? - Scoreboard impact? - Explosive pace? - Breaks the lines? - Endurance? Weaknesses: ?- Turnover prone by foot ?- Contested marking and clean hands overhead? - Needs to find more of the ball13. Shai Bolton (WA)? Best position: General forward/outside midfield? Height, weight: 178cm, 68kg ?Recruited from: South Fremantle? Plays like: Steven Motlop? Projected draft range: first to second round? Rated last month: 12? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Provides performance, scoreboard impact and hurt factor up forward. ?Strengths:? - Acceleration ?- Line breaking ?- One-touch ground ball winner? -Wins groundballs at speed ?- Evasiveness? - Agility ?- Composure with ball in hand ?- With ball in hand displays creativeness and makes things happen ?- Scoreboard impact? Weaknesses: ?- Defensive run ?- Strength ?- One-on-one ability? - Raw? - Winning the hard, contested-ball? - Often rushes kicks14. Jack Scrimshaw (VIC)? Best position: Utility ?Height, weight: 193cm, 80kg ?Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons? Plays like: Matthew Broadbent? Projected draft range: first round? Rated last month: 11? Rationale behind rankingg/change of ranking: Solidified position with promise shown through TAC Cup finals for Sandringham.dddddddddddd. Would be rated higher if he had a clear best position at AFL level. ?Strengths: ?- Evasiveness ?- Damaging, long kick ? - Vision? - Decision-making with ball in hand ?- Reads flight of ball early ?- Intercept marking ? - Movement through traffic with ball in hand? - Takes on the game with run ?- Production? Weaknesses: ?- Unclear best position? - One-on-one strength ?- Lacks strength to play as a key defender ?- Unaccountable in defence ?- Footskills sometimes lacking consistency? - Contested-ball winning15. Daniel Venables (VIC)? Best position: General forward/inside midfield? Height, weight: 186cm, 81kg ?Recruited from: Western Jets ?Plays like: Jack Crisp ?Projected draft range: first round ?Rated last month: 21? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Given how few games Venables has played these past few seasons, this rating is based on his mix of elite attributes and scope to develop with time. ? Strengths: ?- Aggressive tackler ?- Explosive pace and breakaway speed from stoppages ?- Scoreboard impact ?- Finishing ability on the move? - Damaging ball user by hand and foot ?- Strong mark overhead ?- Contested-ball winning? Weaknesses:? - Durability? - Production ?- Can spend time through the midfield and have an impact without having the numbers at this point to appear like he will develop into a full-time midfielder ?- Work rate? - Inconsistent from game to game ?- Lacks four-quarter impact? - Lack of exposed form due to injuries16. Brad Scheer?(QLD - Gold Coast Academy) ?Best position: Inside midfielder/general forward? Height, weight: 184cm, 83kg ?Recruited from: Gold Coast ?Plays like: Josh Caddy? Projected draft range: first to third round ? Rated last month: 16? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Strong and productive season through the midfield. Strengths:? - Production ?- Stoppage work? - Contested-ball winning ?- Wins first possession at stoppages ?- Draws free kicks for high tackles? - Quick distribution by hand at stoppages? - Strong tackler? - Strong mark overhead? - Able to play forward and provide a marking target inside the forward 50m? - Able finisher inside forward 50m? - Reliable kick? - Endurance - Work rate? Weaknesses:? - Run and carry? - Outside hurt factor? - Lacks an x-factor17. Oliver Florent (VIC) ?Best position: General forward/outside midfield? Height, weight: 183cm, 74kg? Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons? Plays like: David Zaharakis? Projected draft range: first to second round? Rated last month: 28? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Strong finals series and performance in Under-18 All Stars game sees Florent rise late. ? Strengths:? -?Acceleration? - Evasiveness ?- Movement through traffic? - Impactful forward of centre? - Composure with ball in hand? - Clean at ground level? - Improvement late season? - Performances in big games? - Scope to play inside or outside as a midfielder? Weaknesses: ?- Contested-ball winning? - Production? - Not a four-quarter player ?- Light bodied? - Inconsistent footskills18. Kobe Mutch (NSW/ACT - GWS Academy) ? Best position: Inside midfield? Height, weight: 184cm, 79kg? Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers? Plays like: Brad Ebert? Projected draft range: second to third round? Rated last month: 18? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: One of this years most productive and consistent midfielders. ?Strengths:? - Production? - Endurance? - Unrewarded outside run ?- Work rate? - Stoppage work? - Wins first possession at stoppages ?- Contested-ball winning ?- Distribution by hand? - Tackling? - Clean hands? - Links up well ?- Football smarts ?- Comfortable kicking with either foot? - Two-way runner? Weaknesses:? - Lacks an x-factor? - Clean but not damaging ball user by hand and foot ?- Pace ?- Agility - Contested marking19. Zac Fisher (WA)? Best position: Inside midfield/outside midfield ?Height, weight: 175cm, 61kg ?Recruited from: Perth ?Plays like: Lachie Neale? Projected draft range: second to third round ? Rated last month: 19? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Numbers and quality of performances during the AFL Under-18 Championships and at WAFL League very advanced. ?Strengths:? - Production? - Stoppage work ?- Wins first possession at stoppages? - Contested-ball winning ? - Tackling? -?Clean hands? - Precise footskills ?- Vision? - Decision-making ?- Acceleration and burst away from stoppages ?- Agility ?- Evasiveness? -Performances vs. WAFL League competition? Weaknesses:? - Size by position? - Unclear versatility20. Dylan Clarke (VIC) ?Best position: Inside midfield? Height, weight: 187cm, 85kg ?Recruited from: Eastern Rangers? Plays like: Daniel Cross? Projected draft range: second to third round ?Rated last month: 20? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Consistent contested-ball winner with excellent endurance. Has produced a highly productive and consistent season. ?Strengths:? - Production? - Stoppage work? - Wins first possession at stoppages ?- Contested-ball winning ? - Can get rid of ball when tackled by keeping arms high ?- Distribution by hand? - Tackling ? - Clean hands ?- Endurance? - Work rate ?- Two-way running ?- Able to play forward as required? - Scoreboard impact ?Weaknesses: ?- Inconsistent footskills - Acceleration? - Agility? - Lacks an x-factor21. Lachlan Tiziani (NSW/ACT) ?Best position: General forward? Height, weight: 189cm, 82kg? Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers? Plays like: Daniel Menze Projected draft range: late/rookie? Rated last month: 26? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Big back-end to the TAC Cup season with a TAC Cup-best 32 goals in his last nine games. ? Strengths:? - Scoreboard impact (32 goals in last nine games for the season)? - Finishing around goal - Balance between marking and ground level work? - Clean at ground level? - Gets to right positions to crumb effectively ?- Genuine forward 50m marking target ?- Strong mark overhead ?- Uses body well in one-on-one marking contests ?- Marking threat on the lead? - Contested marking ?- Keeps his feet in the contest? - Balanced? - High leap ?- Acceleration? - Agility? - Versatility to play down back or midfield if required? Weaknesses:? - Low volume accumulator when used through midfield? - Contested-ball winning ? - Forward pressure? - Endurance22. Jy Simpkin (VIC)? Best position: General forward/outside midfield ?Height, weight: 181cm, 71kg ? Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers ?Plays like: Shane Edwards? Projected draft range: first to second round ?Rated last month: 22? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Not applicable. Season missed due to broken leg.? Strengths:? - Lowers eyes and demonstrates excellent vision and ability to hit inside 50m targets? - Composed with ball in hand? - Precision kick to target? - Finishes well from general play ?- Scoreboard impact? - Acceleration ?- X-factor ?Weaknesses:? -?Contested-ball winning ?- Scope to play through midfield full-time unclear? - Disposal per game numbers? - Endurance23. Jarrod Berry (VIC)? Best position: Utility? Height, weight: 191cm, 80kg ?Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels? Plays like: Jack Grimes? Projected draft range: first to second round? Rated last month: 29? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Has had an injury-interrupted season but has shown promise in multiple positions. ? Strengths: ?- Leadership? - Run and carry ?- Burst of pace ?- Shrugs tackles ?- Contested-ball winning? - Puts body on the line ?- Versatility to play multiple positions with the scope to play midfield, forward or back well? - Scoreboard impact when used forward of centre? - Reading of the flight? - Intercept marking ?- Aerial marking? - Vision ?- Hurt factor by foot when given time to lower eyes and find a target up the field? Weaknesses:? - Inconsistent footskills? - Rushes decision-making under pressure? - Unclear best position (arguably looking best off half-forward late season)24. Alex Witherden (VIC)? Best position: General defence/outside midfield ?Height, weight: 184m, 78kg? Recruited from: Geelong Falcons? Plays like: Jarrad McVeigh ?Projected draft range: first to second round? Rated last month: 23? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Not applicable. Season missed due to broken leg. ? Strengths:? - Production by position? - Clean kick with excellent penetration and hurt factor? - Vision to find meaningful targets up the field? - Composure and sound decision making with ball in hand? - Reads of the ball in flight? - Intercept marking? Weaknesses:? - Below average pace ?- Endurance ?- Scope to play through midfield unclear25. Benjamin Ronke (VIC)? Best position: Inside midfield/general forward? Height, weight: 181cm, 75kg? Recruited from: Calder Cannons ?Plays like: Luke Shuey? Projected draft range: late/rookie? Rated last month: 25 ?Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Excellent second half to the TAC Cup season where strong production and explosive speed and contested-ball winning stood out. Rapid rate of improvement demonstrated. Finished in Calders best in his last seven games and was listed as Calders best player in five of his last six matches. Late season he played two VFL games and at that level also held his own. Strengths:? - Contested-ball winning? - Wins first possession at stoppages? - Explosive acceleration ?- Breaks away from stoppages ?- Tackling? - Chase-down tackling ?- Energy around the contest ?- Gives second and third efforts? - Athleticism? - Rate of improvement and standard of performance through second half of season? - Held his own against VFL standard competition ?- Scoreboard impact (19 goals from 15 TAC Cup games and two goals from two VFL contests)? - Kicks goals from stoppages and on the move ?- Can play forward? Weaknesses:? - Inconsistent foot skills ? - When pressured feels rushed and can make poor decisions ?- Does not find much easy outside ball26. Brodie Romensky (VIC)? Best position: Inside midfield/general defence? Height, weight: 189cm, 88kg? Recruited from: Western Jets ?Plays like: Jackson Macrae? Projected draft range: late/rookie? Rated last month: 26? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Has been on the fringe of draft boards throughout the season and sneaks into the top 30 as a few others drop down. ?Strengths:? - Movement through traffic ?- Evasiveness? - Agility? - Wins first possession at stoppages ?- Wins a high proportion of possessions in the contest ?- Gets to every contest? - Tackling? - Size and strength? - Run and carry? - Intercept marking ?- Reading of the flight ?- Production? - Excellent both through the midfield and off half back? - Consistency of performance (named in bests 12 of 15 games for Western) ?Weaknesses:? - Inconsistent foot skills ?- Scoreboard impact through midfield limited ?- At height could be a greater contested marking threat27. Lachlan Walker (VIC)? Best position: Inside midfield ?Height, weight: 188cm, 84kg, Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers? Plays like: Jack Trengove? Projected draft range: late/rookie? Rated last month: unrated? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: ?Consistent over course of TAC Cup season. Featured in bests 12 TAC Cup games (equal second best in the competition). Balance between inside and outside game appealing. Strengths:? - Inside/outside balance ?- Contested ball winner? - Wins first possession at stoppages ?- Ball use by hand and foot? - Dual sided ball user ?- Class and composure with ball in hand? - Slipperiness ?- Agile mover? - Scoreboard impact ?- Production - Gets to every contest ?- All-around game ?- Versatility to play midfield in either an inside or outside role. Also has capacity to play back or forward ? Weaknesses:? - Lacks one special point of different that no other player in this draft possesses? - Sometimes can rush kicks forward from stoppages rather than assessing options28. Ryan Garthwaite (NSW/ACT - GWS Academy) Best position: Key defence? Height, weight: 192cm, 84kg ?Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers? Plays like: Steven May? Projected draft range: late draft? Rated last month: unrated ?Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: ?Strong TAC Cup season. Difficult to beat in one-on-one contests and intercepts. Strengths:? - Strength in one-on-one contests (lost only two one-on-one contests in 12 TAC Cup matches)? - One-on-one marking ?- Intercept marking ?- Reads of ball in flight early ?- Gets to the drop of the ball to be in best position during one-on-one contests ?- Clean at ground level? - Tackling ?- Can play tall or small? - Athletically is solid by position ?- Performance ?Weaknesses:? - Kicking while mostly reliable is low hurt factor and gets too much air due to unusual technique? - Relatively short by position ?- Seems an early bloomer which may limit scope to develop29. Declan Watson (QLD - Brisbane Academy) ?Best position: Key defence ?Height, weight: 194cm, 80kg ?Recruited from: Aspley ?Plays like: Jack Hombsch ?Projected draft range: late draf ?Rated last month: Unrated? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: ?Promising play during AFL Under-18 Championships. Involved in offensive drives out of back half. Strengths: ?- Finds a lot of the ball for a key defender ?- Always looks involved and on the move when the ball is in his area? - Provides run in support on forward drives? - Zones off well down back? - Intercept marking? - Reading flight of the ball ?- Able to shut down opposition key forwards ?- Moves well through traffic? - Good at ground level ?- While testing suggests otherwise, movement in games was fine? Weaknesses:? - Weighting on kicks can be hot and cold from game to game ?- Good but not dominant one-on-one or as an intercept mark30. Griffin Logue (WA) ?Best position: Key defence ?Height, weight: 194cm, 92kg? Recruited from: Swan Districts ?Plays like: Alipate Carlile ?Projected draft range: first to second round? Rated last month: unrated ? Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: While quiet during the AFL Under-18 Championships has had an excellent season in the WAFL, showing some outstanding athletic attributes at his size. ?Strengths:? - Explosiveness ?- Strength? - Acceleration? - Power ?- Agility? - Endurance? - Contested ball winning ?- Strength one-on-one ?- Shuts down opposition forwards? - Intercept marking? - Performance against WAFL League competition ?- Versatility to play key defence or midfield? - Midfield potential? Weaknesses: ?- Quiet NAB Under-18 Championships ?- Limited rebound when used in defence? - Skills ' ' '