Under 16 - Player Profile Template t672f

PROFILING EXAMPLE Grading An example grading criteria with qualifying statement: 1 – Performs seldom or inappropriately 2 – Performs sometimes, or sometimes inappropriately 3 – Performs often or mainly appropriately 4 – Performs always and appropriately Definitions Technical: Tactical: Physical: Mental:

skill levels, technical ability, set piece and open play. tactical awareness of roles in attack and defence. position specific physical attributes and body type. behavioural traits relevant to the position.

Individual Profile E.g. Left lock – this is not exhaustive, but illustrates some of the points that could be used POSITION

POSITIONAL CRITERIA Technical

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Tactical

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Move to create space, out manoeuvre opponents in the lineout.

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Contribute appropriately to achieve a wheel when required.

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In attack understand his roles in open play as a ball carrier, player or decoy

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In defence be aware of his role within the teams defence strategy.( rucks / mauls) Relish the mental challenge of being part of a dominant scrum.

Left Lock

Mental

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Physical

Catch with soft hands and sympathetic when delivering the ball . Drive the front row into engagement and maintain forward pressure

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Be aggressive with use of arms and hands to claim the ball. maintain a powerful driving position in the scrum. explosive jumping ability from a standing start.

GRADE AGAINST COMMENT CRITERIA 2  Often taps uncontrollably putting 9 under pressure. Off the top delivery requires greater control. 3  Very strong in this area, sometimes loses focus on opposition ball in their 22m 2  Slow, cumbersome movement prevents beating his opponent.  Always does this 4  High ability to receive and in & out of – footwork needs 3 developing to enable him to attack spaces.  Stays out of rucks/ mauls far too often – usually behind 10 / 12 2

4

 Excellent contribution to scrum  Strong upper body enables to compete in the air, with upper body

4 4

2

 Physically strong in this area – may move sides to 3 rather than 1  Physically strong, not dynamic or agile enough

POSITION

ASPECT

TACTICAL

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Struggles with catching on occasion but can accurately . Forward pressure is maintained in scrums due to low, strong body position

2

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Strong tackler

3

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Aware of role and reaction to each lineout

4

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Wheeling in scrums is unintentional rather than tactical

2

 Must understand when to wheel

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In attack understand his roles in open play as a ball carrier, player or decoy

3

 Always works hard to be in the right place but can be selfish with the ball

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In defence be aware of his role within the teams defence strategy.( rucks / mauls) Relish the mental challenge of being part of a dominant scrum.

3

 Occasionally will a ruck that is lost, reducing numbers in defence

4

 Excellent scrum

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Can lapse in concentration, especially when fatigued

2

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Maintain a powerful driving position in the scrum throughout.

4

 He relies on his physical attributes when tired instead of making correct decisions  Physically strong in this area

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A strong and fast runner with agility

4

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MENTAL

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PHYSICAL

Callum Lipp

TECHNICAL

Loosehead Prop

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

3

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

 Can be one of the best ers on the team, but lacks concentration to do this for a full game.  Very strong in this area, sometimes loses focus  Makes every tackle but occasionally his body height isn’t low enough and relies on arm strength  Quick speed off the line helps beat opponent.

contribution

to

 Physically strong and dynamic, especially for front row

POSITION

ASPECT

TACTICAL

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Predominantly catches well but delivery often too hard.

2

 Has a tendency to drop easy es but catch difficult one

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Hooks and drives well, tendency to hook early

3

 Very strong in this area

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Lineout throw is straight and can be varied well

4

 Same as above

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Lineout throw not always timed correctly

2

 Throws are very accurate but sometimes to early or late.

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Consistently completes for other team’s ball in scrums

4

 Always does this

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In attack understand his roles in open play as a ball carrier, player or decoy

3

 Often effective in attack but sometimes finds himself in the wrong place to be effective

4 

Aware of his role within the teams strategy.( rucks / mauls) Relish the mental challenge of being part of a dominant scrum.

 Consistent in understanding when to ruck and when not to

4

 Excellent contribution to scrum

Constantly thinking to the point of over thinking aspects of the game Stays strong in and looks to keep continuity

2

 Can get confused when too much information is given to him to work with  Physically strong in the upper body

Struggles to be effective for an entire game

3

MENTAL

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PHYSICAL

Josh Morrison

TECHNICAL

Hooker

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

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4

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

 Cardiovascular endurance must be improved

POSITION

ASPECT

TACTICAL

COMMENT

Sure handed es

short

2

 Catches well but brings the ball to chest resulting in no further es

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Forward pressure is maintained in scrums due to low, strong body position

3

 Very strong in this area

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Tackle technique never dominant Slow to react from lineouts

2

 Often shrinks from tackles, cannot reach dynamic position

2

 Struggles to react to lineout outcomes.

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Not as tactically aware as 1 in scrums

2

 Same as above

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In attack understands his roles in open play as a ball carrier, player or decoy

4

 Always finds himself in the correct place, carries fewer times than 1

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In defence, is aware of his role within the teams defence strategy.( rucks / mauls) Never allows emotion to alter his play

3

 Works in to good positions but struggles to make the tackles

4

 Consistently solid in performance regardless of the situation

Has strong resolve and motivation to play full games Struggles in open space

4

 He relies on his physical attributes when tired instead of making correct decisions  Lack physical attributes to thrive with agile or quick players

Paces himself throughout the game to compensate

3

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MENTAL

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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PHYSICAL

Lucas Higham

TECHNICAL

Tighthead prop

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

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for

1

ed in Scotland No. 132061

 Must improve endurance

Cardiovascular

POSITION

ASPECT

TACTICAL

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Soft hands when catching however es lacking in power

2

 Catches well but unnecessary es

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Forward pressure is maintained in scrums due to low, strong body position

3

 Quite strong in this area

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Tackle technique strong other than in body height

3

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Reacts from Lineouts well

3

 Often allows attacker to make meters before being low enough to complete the tackle  Knows where to be after completion of lineout regardless of outcome

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Quite tactically aware of scrum

3

 Same as above

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In attack understand his roles in open play as a ball carrier, player or decoy

4

 Always finds himself in the correct place and understanding his role and roles of those around him

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Calls forwards in to defencive positions, showing understanding of his defencive roles and others’ Can occasionally become over aroused causing performance drop off

4

 Works in to good positions but struggles to make ever tackle

3

 Usually uses emotion to his advantage

4

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Enjoys the challenge of tough games Works well in the loose

 His work rate increases in tougher contests  Runs with strength as well as use of footwork to attack space

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Very agile for a second row

4

MENTAL

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PHYSICAL

Adam McAuley

TECHNICAL

Second Row

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

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3

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

forces

 Footwork and fundamental movement very strong

POSITION

ASPECT

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Reliable catching however es lacking in power

2

 Catches well predominantly, but forces unnecessary es

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Attacks well with good fundamental skills of catch and

3

 Nimble runner with ability to catch and effectively

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Scrum technique is strong but lacks explosive leg drive and reset

2

 Developing in this area over time

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First in tackle is a hand grab resulting in poor technique from this point Recognition of stolen lineout lacking

1

 Tackle is also improving, however use of shoulder and body height still key work ons  Knows where to be after completion of lineout when won by attacking team

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Awareness of scrum tactics lacking

1

 Still new to the game and learning tactical uses

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Awareness of attack structure lacking, often finds himself playing a back role in open play attack

1

 Acts as a stray forward in the backs when unable to work out where to be

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His role in defence is simpler and easier to achieve

3

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Plays with a level head throughout games

4

 Often around the ruck to stop anything near the breakdown coming through  Unphased by challenges and plays consistently

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2

 Does not work hard when struggling at set piece

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Can shrink away from set piece when oppositions shows dominance in that area Works well in the loose

3

 Runs threateningly as well as use of footwork to attack space

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Very agile for a second row

4

 Footwork and fundamental movement very strong

MENTAL

TACTICAL

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PHYSICAL

Ross McAuley

TECHNICAL

Second Row

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

2

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

POSITION

ASPECT

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Good distributer of the ball when required

3

 Sure handed over short to medium distance

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Powerful leg drive to assist front row push

3

 Physically strong in this area

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Tackle technique often dominant Reacts from Lineouts well

4

 Makes ever tackle but body height can creep up  Knows where to be after completion of lineout regardless of outcome

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Works harder to push at scrum than to be aware of next phase

2

 Often late to detach from scrum

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In attack understand his roles in open play as a ball carrier, player or decoy

4

 Always finds himself in the correct place

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Knows to work hard in and around the breakdown in defence

4

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Plays with a level head throughout games

4

 An effective defender around the breakdown, does not move as wide as he could in defence  Unphased by challenges and plays consistently

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Does not raise his game when under pressure in set piece Strong and tall player

2

 Can shrink away when set piece struggle

4

 Runs with strength and able to get arms free for offloads

Runs well evasively for a back row

3

 Footwork still could improve, fundamental movement quite strong

MENTAL

TACTICAL

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PHYSICAL

Sam Ingrim

TECHNICAL

Blindside Flanker

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

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3

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

POSITION

ASPECT

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Catches and es below average

2

 Sure handed over short distance but struggles any further

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Strong and stable scrummaging position

3

 Good scrum technique although leg drive not as strong as other forwards

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Low body position in tackles but allows attacker to push forward Reacts from Lineouts well

2

 Tendency to tackle ively resulting in opposition player moving forwards  Knows where to be after completion of lineout regardless of outcome

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Struggles to move quickly off scrum

4

 Often late to detach from scrum

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Can be late reading and reacting to decisions in attack

2

 Not fast enough to recognize cues from his own team or what the defence shows

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Much the same as in attack, slow to react to an attacking team or positioning himself effectively in defence Can hide when games become tough

2

 Same as above

1

 Struggles to adapt to tough situations

Does not raise his game when under pressure in set piece Not as strong as 6

2

 Can shrink away when set piece struggle

2

 Smaller build and height for an average back row at this level

Technique in scrums helps compensate lacking physical attributes

3

 Often pushed back at break down and scrum when not set

TACTICAL

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MENTAL

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PHYSICAL

Callum Clark

TECHNICAL

Openside Flanker

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

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3

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

POSITION

ASPECT

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Ideal distributer of the ball for back row

4

 Catches well and can make every

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Powerful leg drive to assist second row push at scrum

4

 Drives well technique

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Tackle technique often dominant Reacts from Lineouts quickly

3

 Makes ever tackle becomes fatigued  Knows where to completion of lineout of outcome, and opposition

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Aware of his role in scrum push as well as getting to the first breakdown

4

 Pressures every opposition scrum and resulting phase

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In attack understand his roles in open play as a ball carrier, player or decoy

3

 Works hard in attack although can get lost, however works hard to compensate

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Works well in defencive structure in a wider area than 6 Plays with a level head throughout games

4

 An effective defender around the breakdown, and can tackle in open space when required  Can become undisciplined when in a close game

3

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Loves the challenge of a physical scrum Strong and tall player

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Very agile for back row

4

TACTICAL

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MENTAL

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PHYSICAL

Chris Simpson

TECHNICAL

Number 8

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

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4

3

3

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

with

good

low

until he be after regardless pressures

 Looks to lead others when times become tough at set piece  Runs with strength and able to get arms free for offloads  Fundamental movement strong, excellent footwork and agility

POSITION

ASPECT

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Accurate es to first receiver from rucks and scrums

3

 es well as a 9 and can catch and in open play when required

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Works well in to recycle ball despite smaller frame

3

 Drives well and low in to offload or present

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Often transfers his weight backwards when approaching for a tackle Understand when to from lineout and when not to

2

 Low tackle but can be pushed away or allow attacker to gain ground  Shows understanding of lineout defence

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Aware of his role in scrum as distributer or decoy / runner

4

 Works to from scrum in attack or defence

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Understands his roles in attack, can take charge when there is no 10

4

 Works hard keep continuity in attack as well as maintaining rugby speed

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In defence; is aware of his role within the teams defence strategy.( rucks / mauls) Plays with a level head throughout games but can be affected by pressure

4

 Knows where to be in defence and can communicate to forwards where to be

2

 Can struggle to make usual es when under pressure

Does not raise his game when under pressure Smaller player

2

 Over delegates to 10 when games become difficult.  Works hard to compensate for lack of physical skills with technique

Very agile, shows a good burst of acceleration and footwork when entering area

3

TACTICAL

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MENTAL

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PHYSICAL

Lewis Wason

TECHNICAL

Scrum Half

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

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4

2

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

 Fundamental movement strong, as well as footwork and agility

POSITION

ASPECT

TACTICAL

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Catches with soft hand and delivers accurate es

4

 Always catches and es effectively, although can drop more difficult es

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Works well in to recycle ball despite smaller frame

3

 Drives well and low in to offload or present

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Tackle technique low with strong arm bind.

4

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Use of different running lines evident for manipulating defence

4

 Often changes attackers direction due to strong low tackle  Can fix defenders or slide to find an opening or

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Decision making with the ball usually results in find players capable of making ground

3

 Usually plays what’s in front of him, can become robotic in some decisions without thinking

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Understands his roles in attack, takes charge of the whole team

4

 Works hard keep continuity and structure in attack

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In defence, calls when to or leave rucks correctly to set up defencive structure or turnover Plays with a level head throughout games regardless of pressure

4

 Understands where he needs to be as well as where teammates should be

4

 Makes correct throughout games

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Captains the team well and shows mental toughness

4

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Smaller player but has tremendous technique

3

 Keeps the team motivated and provides specific to teammates throughout  Works hard to compensate for lack of physical skills

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Agile and elusive in small spaces

4

MENTAL

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PHYSICAL

Drew Cruickshanks

TECHNICAL

Stand Off

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

decisions

 Fundamental movement strong, as well as footwork and agility

POSITION

ASPECT

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Catches with soft hand and predominantly delivers accurate es

3

 Occasionally lacking in follow through

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Very effective in area, particularly defensively

4

 Often creates turnovers at tackle area

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Tackle technique low with strong arm bind. Use of different running lines evident for manipulating defence

3

 Low effective tackle but not always dominant  Can fix defenders or slide to find an opening off the ball

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Decision making with the ball usually results in finding players capable of making ground

3

 Usually plays what’s in front of him, can become unsure of himself

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Understands his roles in attack, takes charge of the whole team

4

 Works hard keep continuity and structure in attack

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In defence, calls when to or leave rucks correctly to set up defencive structure or turnover Plays with a level head throughout games regardless of pressure

3

 Understands where he needs to be as well as where teammates should be

3

 Makes good decisions throughout games until fatigue sets in

Shows mental toughness and takes charge when 10 not available Smaller player but has tremendous technique

4

 Keeps the team motivated and provides specific to teammates throughout  Constantly in low strong body positions in and around areas

Agile and elusive in small spaces

3

TACTICAL

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MENTAL

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PHYSICAL

Kiendi SearleMbullu

TECHNICAL

Inside Centre

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

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4

4

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

 Fundamental movement strong, as well as footwork and agility

POSITION

ASPECT

TACTICAL MENTAL PHYSICAL

Max Stewart

TECHNICAL

Outside Centre

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Catches with soft hand and delivers accurate es

4

 Always catches and es effectively, has accurate es over all ranges

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Works hard in to win the collision and recycle ball

4

 Evasive and strong in this area

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Tackle technique low with strong arm bind.

4

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Attacks gaps in defencive line to get behind them

4

 Often changes attackers direction due to strong low tackle  Constantly gets behind the defence in attack

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Understands the importance of width in attack and defence

3

 Forces teams to find a way to beat them as they can’t go around them

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Understands his roles in attack, adds width to the field

4

 Knows he has better success when running at defences after a few es and executes this well

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Very aware of what is needed at the breakdown

4

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Loves the challenge another strong centre

of

3

 Reacts quickly to breakdown result in order to attack or defend accordingly  Can get carried away but channels this emotion well in to his play

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Can go quiet late on in games so struggles to multitask cognitively when fatigued

3

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Accelerates quickly with strong level drive and maintains well at top speed

4

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Agile and elusive in small and open spaces

4

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

 Keeps the team motivated and provides specific to teammates until fatigue sets in  Strong in this area

 Fundamental movement strong, as well as footwork and mobility

POSITION

ASPECT

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

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Catches with soft hand and delivers accurate es but without strength

3

 Follow through improvement would be beneficial but es are still accurate

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Dominates but relies on physical strength over footwork

2

 Evasive running lacking occasionally and results in forced offloads

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Tackle technique also relies on grabbing and outmuscling opponent. Struggles to locate ing options outside of basic patterns

2

 Does not miss a tackle but is never textbook or dominant

2

 Does not look beyond the short despite the best tactical option being elsewhere on occasion

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Does not come off the wing for work, has a tendency to stay wide no matter the situation

2

 Has skills that would be useful in other areas than the 5m channel

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Has an understanding of structure but not displayed in game

3

 Knows the theory of play but does not help in areas where he can

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Understands when to commit to a breakdown or to stay out, tendency to do the later Can drop in performance when decisions go against him

2

 Occasionally will miss a chance for a turnover

2

 Often moans and drops performance when the game is not going his way

Always switched on and plays with rugby speed, when the above is not the case Accelerates quickly with strong leg drive and maintains well at top speed

4

 Keeps up with play we due to his knowledge of the game

4

 Leg drive also evident in breakdowns, thanks to low body position

Struggles with change of direction particularly at full speed

2

 Runs with pace and strength in a straight line but must improve coordination to change direction more fluently

TACTICAL

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MENTAL

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PHYSICAL

Christopher Spence

TECHNICAL

Left Wing

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

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ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

Right Wing

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Struggles to control es not completely accurate

2

 es have a tendency to be labored or slow

Luka Morrison

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Low centre of gravity when entering and works well on the ground to present

3

 Evasive running and good skills for offload and presentation

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Tackle technique is a low chop tackle that allows for instant competition at the tackle area Scans well in attack but does not always pick the correct option

4

 Always tackles effectively and able to return to feet quickly for a chance to steal possession

3

 Aware of where to attack but can force some es that are not the best option available

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Is able to identify where to be to be most effective in attack

3

 Runs good lines and attacks gaps in the defence

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Plays well in the loose although does not always understand roles of others around him

3

 Lacks in depth knowledge of team structure but plays well as an individual within it

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Too eager to a lost ruck in defence Can become over aroused and tries too hard when the team is struggling

2

 Needs to know when to attack the ball and when to reset

Loves the challenge of a strong opposition Accelerates quickly with strong leg drive and maintains well at top speed

4

 Can try too hard against strong opposition, trying to aid the team

4

 Powerful and elusive runner

Has excellent agility, balance and coordination

4

 Body control and fundamental movement well above standard

TECHNICAL

ASPECT

TACTICAL

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MENTAL

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PHYSICAL

POSITION

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COMMENT

3

ed in Scotland No. 132061

POSITIONAL CRITERIA

GRADE AGAINST CRITERIA

Fullback

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Sure handed to catch and

3

 Struggles to make accurate es over wide distant

Brodie Young

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High body height in to in attack results in continuity becoming difficult

2

 Footwork in helps to compensate for poor body angle

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Tackle technique is a low strong tackle with good leg drive although slightly delayed Aware of where to counter attack, due to space or gaps in line chase

3

 A sure tackler that makes every tackle, can take significant time before opposition reaches the ground  Does not look to in this situation as often as required

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Never engages in kicking battles, always runs back kicks

2

 This can sometimes be the wrong option

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Links well with others in open play and an effective communicator of where to attack and defend

3

 Can communicate well in of tactical information of both teams, needs to do this more often

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Constantly tracks ball in defence to cover any break through

4

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Mentally tough and level headed

4

 Always well positioned, knows where others need to be but does not always communicate this  Decisions made throughout the game never change no matter fatigue

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Constantly cool under pressure either playing or in time off

4

 Always strong in this area

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Accelerates quickly with strong leg drive and maintains well at top speed

4

 Strong player coupled with excellent fundamental movement

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Is effective for full games at a high level

4

 Tremendous endurance

TECHNICAL

ASPECT

MENTAL

TACTICAL

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PHYSICAL

POSITION

3

ed in Scotland No. 132061

COMMENT