Jonty Faull’s combative playing style is what sets him apart as a young key forward and enhances his prospects of succeeding at the game’s highest level.
That’s leading junior football coach David Loader’s assessment of Richmond’s fourth pick (No. 14 overall) in the AFL national draft.
Loader, who coached Faull at Coates Talent League club Greater Western Victoria Rebels, is a big fan of the way the talented, tall teenager goes about his football up forward.
“Jonty’s a contested-ball key forward who plays with real energy and with real aggression,” Loader said.
“There’s quite a few talls around, but none that really play like Jonty does.
“He’s a stand-and-deliver forward with great athletic traits.”
Faull acknowledged that he thrives on the cut-and-thrust of the on-field battle.
“Certainly, my competitiveness is my big strength,” Faull said on RSN.
“I’m just willing to go for the ball.
“I don’t really care who’s in my way or who’s around it.
“I’ll just go in and dive hard at it. Even if it’s in the air as well.
“I just crash packs and what not.”
