Harry Van Hattum could be anything. The athleticism, size and ability to influence a contest after the ruck work are obvious attractions. He can win the ball at ground level, carry it forward and use it well by foot. There is a damn good footballer here, with considerable development still available. But projecting him requires separating what he can do against junior opponents from what will remain effective when the opposition can match his size and strength. He gets compar

Harvie Cooke makes you work for everything. He is physical, combative and loves a tackle. He competes at the ball, follows up and keeps finding ways to stay involved. But concentrating only on his toughness would undersell him. He can be creative by foot, finds space through work rate and is a difficult matchup forward. For a 176cm player, his overhead ability gives him another avenue to influence a game. The midfield question is about how cleanly and calmly he can operate wh

Albert MacGowan sounds like a name that would have fitted comfortably into our 1897 premiership team (credit to Humey for that). His football is rather more suited to the modern game. The Sandringham Dragons midfielder covers ground, accumulates possessions and keeps making himself available. He can win the ball inside, but his running and ability to connect the play outside the contest are what stand out to me. He works and works and works. Albert MacGowan playing for Sandri