WA Quartet Named in All Australian SideTuesday, July 23, 2024 - 2:12 PM

Four West Australians have been selected in the 2024 Marsh AFL National Development Championship U16 Boys- All Australian Team.

Garrison Kenh, Koby Le Cras, Lucas Robinson and Leo Steed were rewarded for their performances during the Championships.

For South Fremantle’s Robinson, All Australian selection came off the back of him being named WA’s MVP for the Championships.

WAFC State Talent Manager Adam Jones was delighted for the local players.

“The players all had fantastic carnivals and helped the team play super competitive football across the four games,” Jones said.

“Leo and Lucas lead the way in our midfield while Garrison provided plenty of rebound from defence.

“Koby was a real focal point up forward for us across three games.”

Jones believes self-belief for all four players will soar.

“To be recognised as an All-Australian means the boys are capable of playing their best football against the best player in the country for their age,” he said.

“This should give them great confidence in their football journey.”

Half Back Flank: Garrison Kenh - East Perth/Ellenbrook
Date of Birth: 19/04/08.
Height: 180cm
An exciting left-footed athletic defender with outstanding natural leap.
Used his dazzling speed to break the lines and create for his team from the back half.
From a family of Liberian descent, he is part of the West Coast Eagles’ Next Generation Academy.
Averaged 11.3 disposals (79% efficiency), three marks and three tackles and looms as a must-watch player over the next two years.

Centre Half Forward: Koby LeCras - West Perth/Manning
Date of Birth: 26/04/08.
Height: 190cm
Left-footed forward who showed real class, being one-touch both overhead and at ground level and extremely dangerous around goals.
An elite basketballer at state level he comes from a famous football family, with his father Brent playing for North Melbourne and West Perth and his uncle Mark a premiership star with the West Coast Eagles.
A real impact player with a massive upside, he averaged 2.3 goals per game at the Championships, along with 3.7 marks and 10.7 disposals with his marking a real weapon.

Ruck Rover: Lucas Robinson - South Fremantle/Lake Grace Pingrup
Date of Birth: 13/02/08.
Height: 188cm
Hard-edged midfielder who thrived in the contest, winning contested ball and dominating stoppages.
Athletic and a good decision-maker, he used his strength, power, game sense and ball-winning ability to constantly drive his team forward.
Took out Western Australia’s MVP as well as being runner-up in the Pool A best and fairest.
He averaged 24.7 disposals (18 contested) 5.3 marks, 6.0 tackles and 8.7 clearances.
Hails from Zimbabwean background and is eligible to Fremantle under NGA rules. 

Interchange: Leo Steed - Swan Districts/South Perth
Date of Birth: 07/03/08.
Height: 174cm
Small midfielder who provided consistent drive through his contested ball winning and precise ball use.
Was among Western Australia’s very best against both Victoria Country and Victoria Metro, finishing the Championships averaging 20.7 disposals (71% efficiency) with 50% contested.
Selectors
Kevin Sheehan (AFL Talent Ambassador – Chair), Paul Hamilton (AFL National Talent Development & Competitions Manager), Tarkyn Lockyer (Marsh AFL National Academy Manager), Brett Anderson (Port Adelaide), Scott Clayton (North Melbourne), Mark Finnigan (Hawthorn), Neville Stibbard (Tasmania), Jason Taylor and Matt Lannan (Melbourne