Berwick teenager Marcus Krasnadamskis has had an impressive start to his Coates League career for Eastern Ranges.
The 202cm talent made his debut in round nine and was named among the Ranges’ best with 16 hitouts and eight disposals, and backed it up with 13 disposals, a goal and 14 hitouts on Saturday against Geelong Falcons.
While the stats line appears as modest, he has influenced both contests with his eye-catching mobility and x-factor.
“He’s a different sort of ruck,” said Eastern Ranges talent lead Danny Ryan.
“He’s an exciting player who’s very mobile, follows up well and impacts in different ways around the ground.
“On the weekend, he went for a long run down the wing and took a few bounces – not many talls do that sort of thing so we’re rapt with what he’s adding to our program.”
Krasnadamskis was a late list addition for the Ranges, called up after consistent form for Berwick’s under-19s side.
He was listed with the Coates League side last year, but did not play a game as he prioritised a high-level basketball career which almost led to Under-19 Australian honours.
A product of Berwick College, Krasnadamskis also represented Vic Metro playing basketball.
Currently juggling both sports, Krasnadamskis’ traits suggest he could go further with his footy if he chooses to pursue Aussie Rules over basketball and he’s entrenched himself in the Ranges lineup for the rest of the season so will be given every opportunity to impress.
While Berwick Football Club players tend to represent Dandenong Stingrays, Krasnadamskis lives in Mount Dandenong which is in the Ranges region.
He will next be in action on Saturday afternoon at Morwell against Gippsland Power.
