Assistant coach Adam Kingsley's insight into Prestia's 2019.
No. 1 ranking at Richmond for disposals and clearances this year"They're great (numbers), and that’s probably not the strength of his game. He’s a fantastic transition player, his ability to get back and support his defence and get forward and hit the scoreboard has been really important for us."
His two-way running ability"I think it’s one of the best in the AFL. As I said, his ability to get back and support his defence, and he goes with speed, which is really important. It not only helps us defend but then gets our ball use up and going. And his ability to get forward, he’s just a fantastic runner. There’s not too many midfielders in the competition who can run both ways with him."
Leadership qualities"He’s really taking control of the midfield (in Cotchin's absence), certainly around stoppage and the structural part of the game, his ability to communicate, and get organised and get his teammates organised is really important for us, he’s done a great job."
His balance"I think that's why they call him the little meatball... he’s short, stout and very hard to tackle, and really well balanced."
Goal kicking"He gets forward at the right time, it’s just a matter of when to go and when to stay. He's got a pretty good balance of both. But certainly, if we can tidy up our ball use and help transition it a little better, he’ll get involved (in scoring goals)."
Read more: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-07-02/coaches-corner-dion-prestia
