Marcus Prasad
Dandenong Stingrays
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Power Ranking
- No. 63
- Position
- Small Forward
- Height
- 167 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 7m
- Plays for
- Dandenong Stingrays
- Invited to
- State combine
- Draft night
- 19 November
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | MA | TA | I50 | R50 | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent League | 10 | 10.7 | 7.9 | 18.6 | 2.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
Bio
Marcus Prasad is an exciting small forward who emerged through the Dandenong Stingrays and Vic Country pathways. A highly creative playmaker, the 169cm prospect enjoyed a strong draft year by helping lead the Stingrays to the 2026 Talent League grand final. His form was highlighted by an impressive return from injury late in the season, where he starred against the Northern Knights to cement his status as a genuine game breaker. He also represented Vic Country at the National Championships, showcasing his talent against the best underage prospects in the land.
Scouts praise Prasad as a damaging forward who hits the scoreboard with regularity. He is known for his ability to push high up the ground to accumulate the football before driving his side into attack with neat foot skills and vision. Prasad is tied to Melbourne through the club's Next Generation Academy, and the Demons are widely expected to match any rival bid for him. Rated by observers as a top-40 prospect, he earned an invitation to the state draft combine as recruiters weigh up where to place their bids on draft night.
Talent League career
28 games37 goals
- Debut
- R15 2024 v SAN20 July 2024
- Most recent
- GF 2026 v GIP19 Sept 2026
Stats
Talent League
2026 | DAN | 10 | 10.7 | 7.9 | 18.6 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 87 |
2025 | DAN | 15 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 14.7 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 66 |
2024 | DAN | 3 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 27 |
U18 Boys
2025 | VC | 1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30 |
Bio
Marcus Prasad is an exciting small forward who emerged through the Dandenong Stingrays and Vic Country pathways. A highly creative playmaker, the 169cm prospect enjoyed a strong draft year by helping lead the Stingrays to the 2026 Talent League grand final. His form was highlighted by an impressive return from injury late in the season, where he starred against the Northern Knights to cement his status as a genuine game breaker. He also represented Vic Country at the National Championships, showcasing his talent against the best underage prospects in the land.
Scouts praise Prasad as a damaging forward who hits the scoreboard with regularity. He is known for his ability to push high up the ground to accumulate the football before driving his side into attack with neat foot skills and vision. Prasad is tied to Melbourne through the club's Next Generation Academy, and the Demons are widely expected to match any rival bid for him. Rated by observers as a top-40 prospect, he earned an invitation to the state draft combine as recruiters weigh up where to place their bids on draft night.
Profile
- Born
- 23 Mar 2008 (age 18y 215d)
- Height
- 167 cm
Teams
Bio
1 revisionMarcus Prasad is an exciting small forward who emerged through the Dandenong Stingrays and Vic Country pathways. A highly creative playmaker, the 169cm prospect enjoyed a strong draft year by helping lead the Stingrays to the 2026 Talent League grand final. His form was highlighted by an impressive return from injury late in the season, where he starred against the Northern Knights to cement his status as a genuine game breaker. He also represented Vic Country at the National Championships, showcasing his talent against the best underage prospects in the land.
Scouts praise Prasad as a damaging forward who hits the scoreboard with regularity. He is known for his ability to push high up the ground to accumulate the football before driving his side into attack with neat foot skills and vision. Prasad is tied to Melbourne through the club's Next Generation Academy, and the Demons are widely expected to match any rival bid for him. Rated by observers as a top-40 prospect, he earned an invitation to the state draft combine as recruiters weigh up where to place their bids on draft night.