West Aussies impress in AFL Grand Final curtain-raiserTuesday, September 30, 2025 - 8:34 AM - by Jordan McArdle

Several West Aussies caught the eye in the annual AFL Futures Grand Final curtain-raiser on the MCG on Saturday.

Made up of the best 2026 AFL Draft prospects, the game featured eight WA talents including four on the winning Team Boak side.

East Perth and West Coast Next Generation Academy speedster Garrison Kenh was exciting across half-back to enhance his draft credentials, racking up 19 disposals to go with four marks and three rebounds 50 and using the ball with class.

Fresh off a massive EGT WAFL Colts Grand Final performance, Big-bodied South Fremantle and Fremantle NGA midfielder Lucas Robinson was also among the best for Team Boak with 19 touches, seven clearances and five tackles.

West Perth tall Harvey Spawton-Guy kicked a goal in the 13-point win, while Peel Thunder’s Mitch Stirling also featured

Heath Mellody was the pick of the WA talent for Team Docherty, finishing with 19 disposals, eight marks and two tackles to continue his hot form.

His Claremont colts premiership teammates George Gale (11 disposals and three rebound 50s) and Benji van Rooyen (15 hit-outs and five disposals) also had some good moments.

West Perth young gun Koby LeCras, the son of former North Melbourne and Falcons player Brent, also impressed across half-forward with 10 disposals, six marks and three inside 50s.

Geelong Falcon Noah Williams won the best-on-ground medal for Team Boak, while Carlton father-son prospect Cody Walker was named Team Docherty’s best.