4 hours ago, Greg Schneider said:

Remove the goal from the boundary and there wasn't really much to get excited about. Some of the negatives may be able to be coached out in an elite environment, such as the lack of composure and rush to constantly move the ball on. However, he seems to be somewhat limited largely due to his lack of size, which of course is not fault of his own. I'm echoing the thoughts of several above, but his inability to take the ball at the first touch, keep his feet and his general ball usage leaves a lot to be desired.

Initially I thought he seemed to lack penetration on his kicking, but after rewatching the highlights reel I actually think he has a nice action and was able to deliver some very nice and neat passes. Also somewhat paradoxically to what I've mentioned above, I have to give some credit for his ability to keep the ball moving and generate a context.

I'm kind of unsure on where to sit at the moment. On the one hand, he has some nice traits; but equally, there's a few marks against particularly with reference to his size and composure.

I'm interested to see how he develops over the season, though I'm leaning more towards him being a rookie prospect at best on his current output.

1 hour ago, BLWNBA said:

Remove the goal from the boundary and there wasn't really much to get excited about. Some of the negatives may be able to be coached out in an elite environment, such as the lack of composure and rush to constantly move the ball on. However, he seems to be somewhat limited largely due to his lack of size, which of course is not fault of his own. I'm echoing the thoughts of several above, but his inability to take the ball at the first touch, keep his feet and his general ball usage leaves a lot to be desired.

Initially I thought he seemed to lack penetration on his kicking, but after rewatching the highlights reel I actually think he has a nice action and was able to deliver some very nice and neat passes. Also somewhat paradoxically to what I've mentioned above, I have to give some credit for his ability to keep the ball moving and generate a context.

I'm kind of unsure on where to sit at the moment. On the one hand, he has some nice traits; but equally, there's a few marks against particularly with reference to his size and composure.

I'm interested to see how he develops over the season, though I'm leaning more towards him being a rookie prospect at best on his current output.

Not sure where he sits in the grand scheme of things draft wise but I liked his highlights. Seemed to be on the move at the contest, uses his body well for his size and had good vision to find team mates with quick release handballs. Works up the ground as well so not just a goal sneak. I see what you're saying with composure with some of those handballs a bit untidy, and his size is perhaps a limitation. Looks to have pace but not sure exactly how quick. Not bad for round 1 of the Coates league in my opinion and well worth keeping an eye on.

14 hours ago, Nascent said:

Not sure where he sits in the grand scheme of things draft wise but I liked his highlights. Seemed to be on the move at the contest, uses his body well for his size and had good vision to find team mates with quick release handballs. Works up the ground as well so not just a goal sneak. I see what you're saying with composure with some of those handballs a bit untidy, and his size is perhaps a limitation. Looks to have pace but not sure exactly how quick. Not bad for round 1 of the Coates league in my opinion and well worth keeping an eye on.

Yeah agree with you, it's early and there's no reason he can't develop and tidy up some of the potential shortcomings. He does appear to cover ground too which would fit in with King's current appetite for quick ball movement and a steer away from our traditional contested game. I'll be keeping an eye on him and should he be drafted, I'd be interested to see where that would be.

On 14/06/2025 at 17:37, burnthefushias said:

Prasad is averaging 16.5 disposals, 3 marks, 4.5 tackles and has kicked 9 goals in 8 games. He has very good skills, applies pressure and has a strong football IQ.

I'm sure Melbourne are keeping a close eye on him. Below is a glowing summary of his last game at TAC Cup level and a reference to his overall consistency across the season. https://central.rookieme.com/afl/2025/06/04/scouting-notes-2025-coates-talent-league-round-9/

"The bottom-aged small just continues to get it done week in, week out, checking all the boxes required of a modern day forward. Prasad was hot on the footy, comfortable going against bigger bodies at ground level and in the air to gain possession. He also pressured fiercely around the contest, laying an equal team-high eight tackles. Prasad finished the day with three straight majors, one from a smart run at a forward 50 stoppage, another from a contested mark deep insider 50, and the last by catching an opponent holding the ball near the square."

Jett Flower a better prospect from my intel!

Another Dom Barry?