STRENGTHS:

+ Clean hands
+ Evasiveness
+ Finishing
+ Scoreboard impact
+ Smarts
+ Work rate

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Four-quarter consistency
- Midfield craft

Berry has an incredible skillset, but above all, his ability to consistently hit the scoreboard is what helped accelerate his sharp rise this year. Onlookers couldn't help but take note as he posted a quartet of four-goal hauls in his first five Coates Talent League games, going on to kick multiple majors in seven of 14 appearances, and being held goalless just thrice - including in both his last two games with large stints in midfield.

His ability to translate that kind of form to the representative stage only consolidated his status as a genuine top 20 prospect. Berry is as clinical a finisher as anyone in the draft crop. He finds the goals through a variety of avenues; snapping off both feet, slotting set shots, and drilling home on the run. For a 181cm player, he is strong one-on-one and outstanding overhead, while also being typically sharp at ground level.

Berry's skills in front of goal also translate to his work further afield. His left foot is a dart, and while his radar may sometimes waver on the run, he usually makes his touches count and is highly creative. There is plenty of intelligence to the way he plays, showcasing a high amount of footy IQ in his decision making both with and without the ball. That goes for his positioning, spatial awareness, and end product.

Barring his goalkicking exploits, perhaps the most impressive part of Berry's season was his ability to pinch-hit in midfield. He did so with more frequency as the year wore on, enjoying some high production games in the back-end of the season, but seems best served to rolling on-ball in spurts to inject a bit of life into the contest. He did so most notoriously during the National Championships decider.

Berry's smarts and clean hands saw him navigate out of stoppages with great efficiency, leaning on a sharp turn of speed to come away untouched - much like he would to craft a snap on goal. He also has the work rate to play as a high forward or rotating midfielder, covering good ground and utilising his skills on the way back to goal. Add good defensive pressure, and Berry presents a well-rounded game.

He still has a way to go in perfecting his midfield craft, particularly as a smaller type. Once he can add some size to tackle harder and shake opposition attention, then he may be able to consistently rack up over 20 disposals - he only did so twice for Murray this year. Four-quarter consistency is another factor that will boost Berry's production, as he will often impact games in damaging bursts, and mostly with his scores.