STRENGTHS: Skills, accumulation, marking, consistency
IMPROVEMENTS: Tackling, speed, size

SUMMARY: Dual Collingwood VFL best and fairest Marty Hore has put together two outstanding years at state league level, earning his second State Combine invite in as many years. At 189cm, the medium defender plays tall, with his intercept marking prowess second to none in the competition. Hore's ball winning ability across half-back is also notable, ranking second for marks and rebound 50s in 2018 with his booming left boot proving deadly on the attack. In a team that is quite often stacked with AFL-listed talent, Hore's best traits help him to stand out and his silky skills are easily transferable to the next level - with the intercept defender role an in-vogue position in the AFL. On the defensive side, Hore can work on his tackling to become a more complete defensive prospect. Despite his undoubted power, the Magpie gun could also improve on his speed to become an even more effective rebounder, while also improving his size if he is to be matched on bigger opponents. With two sensational VFL terms under his belt, some of the best aerial skills seen at state level and an effective left foot kick, Marty Hore could well be a player Collingwood in particular look at promoting with a shot on its senior list.