An All-Australian in 2019 and John Worsfold Medal winner in 2023, Kelly is now an elder statesman of the Eagles’ engine room but still has plenty of good footy ahead of him as he enters his 32nd year. After a slower start to the 2025 season, he worked tirelessly to regain his trademark burst and ball-winning impact, steadily building momentum to finish the year strongly. His leadership and composure around stoppages proved invaluable for West Coast’s developing midfield group, and his late-season resurgence reinforced his ongoing importance to the club. Kelly was rewarded for his efforts and professionalism with a two-year contract extension, securing his place in the blue and gold until the end of 2027. At a Glance: Junior clubs: Palmyra (WA). Debut: Round 1, 2019 (Geelong). Round 1, 2020 (West Coast). Recruited from: South Fremantle (WA)/Geelong (VIC). Brownlow votes: 77.
