AFL 2025: All you need to know about every Indigenous All Stars squad member ahead of Fremantle Dockers clash

Ahead of the highly anticipated return of the Indigenous All Stars match on Saturday, we look at everything you need to know about every player in the squad. Callum Ah Chee Noongar, Palyku and Nyikina, Yawuru Games Played: 143 Age: 27 Team: Brisbane A premiership player who was instrumental in the Lions 2024 title hunt. The WA product booted 10 goals in the four-game final series including four majors and 11 score involvements in their 60-point thrashing of Sydney in the grand final. Karl Amon Noonuccal Games Played: 170 Age: 29 Team: Hawthorn A crucial figure in the Hawks’ back six, the mobile defender — who played most of his career at Port Adelaide — played every game in 2024, where he showcased his elite running and ability to generate pace coming off the half-back. Shai Bolton Minang and Wilman Games Played: 135 Age: 26 Team: Fremantle The dual Richmond premiership player and All-Australian forward was the Tigers’ leading goal kicker in 2024. He will take to the field against his new club Fremantle after securing a trade in the off season. Jase Burgoyne Kokatha, Larrakia, Warai Games Played: 36 Age: 21 Team: Port Adelaide The son of 2004 premiership star Peter Burgoyne had a breakout 2024, cementing himself in the senior side’s midfield with a best-on-ground performance in Port’s intense semi-final win against the Hawks. Charlie Cameron Waanyi and Lardil Games Played: 229 Age: 30 Team: Brisbane A dual All-Australian who has won the Lions’ leading goal kicker for four consecutive years, Cameron is coming in hot off his first ever premiership after two previous grand final appearances. Jeremy Finlayson Yorta Yorta Games Played: 120 Age: 29 Team: Port Adelaide Port’s leading goal kicker in 2023, the 197cm key forward is a dominant target. His ability to follow up the ball at ground level and aerial skills also make him a versatile option in the ruck. Jade Gresham Yorta Yorta Games Played: 158 Age: 27 Team: Essendon Recruited from St Kilda to the Bombers before the start of last season, the exciting onballer has an incredible ability to hit the scoreboard and has kicked 155 goals across his 158-game career. Joel Hamling Yorta Yorta Games Played: 91 Age: 31 Team: Sydney A premiership player for the Western Bulldogs in 2016 who has since had a respectable stint at Fremantle before landing at the Swans, Hamling has not played a senior game and will be raring to go as injured Alex Pearce’s replacement. Bobby Hill Whadjuk, Ballardong, Noongar Games Played: 88 Age: 25 Team: Collingwood A high-flying and crafty small forward who has achieved almost all there is to in the AFL — a premiership, a Norm Smith Medal in his first season with the club, a Mark of the Year, club leading goal kicker and the list goes on. Brad Hill Wilmen, Noongar Games Played: 255 Age: 31 Team: St Kilda A three-time premiership player at Hawthorn and best and fairest at Fremantle, Hill is one of the most experienced Indigenous All Stars players in the squad, having taken part in the exhibition match in 2013 and 2015. Jason Horne-Francis Wardaman Games Played: 65 Age: 21 Team: Port Adelaide A former No. 1 draft pick, the Port midfielder was a stand out in 2024, where he finished runner-up best and fairest. He won the Gavin Wanganeen Medal as the side’s best Under 21 player both years since he landed at the club after leaving North Melbourne in 2023. Lawson Humphries Nyul Nyul, Oomiday, Worrora Games Played: 11 Age: 21 Team: Geelong The West Australian had an incredible debut season after being the penultimate pick of the 2023 draft. The half-back made his debut for the Cats in round 16 and played every game since, even earning a rising star nomination. Jarman Impey Yorta Yorta Games Played: 197 Age: 29 Team: Hawthorn The former Port star was a member of the 2015 Indigenous All Stars team and his game went to new level in 2024, captaining the club in Sir Doug Nicholls round and finishing third in the Hawks best and fairest. Joel Jeffrey Kukatj, Wulwulam Games Played: 28 Age: 22 Team: Gold Coast Made his debut in 2021 and booted five goals in just his fifth game against the Western Bulldogs, which included a goal of the year nomination for an intercept and snap over his head. The Suns gun also earned a rising star nomination in 2022. Ash Johnson Jaru, Kija Games Played: 27 Age: 27 Team: Collingwood The WA product was picked up by Collingwood in the 2021 mid-season draft and has developed a reputation for taking spectacular high-flying marks and kicking miraculous goals, even having a mark of the year nod to his name. He will look to cement a spot back in the Pies’ senior side this year. Tim Kelly Noongar, Wongi, Yamatji Games Played: 144 Age: 30 Team: West Coast The 2019 All-Australian has a John Worsfold Medal to his name since being recruited to the Eagles ahead of the 2020 season and brings vital senior experience to a rebuilding West Coast side. Coen Livingstone Balardong, Noongar Games Played: 0 Age: 19 Team: West Coast The Eagles ruckman showed hints of brilliance in the WAFL last year and will look to impress when he plays against Fremantle’s Liam Reidy on Saturday. The untried tall will look to make a name for himself in 2025. Ben Long Anmatjerre Games Played: 111 Age: 27 Team: Gold Coast The physical Northern Territory product is one tough opponent to play against no matter where he is on the ground. Having played both forward and back for the Suns, the 27-year-old booted 26 goals in 2024. Steven May Larrakia Games Played: 235 Age: 33 Team: Melbourne A premiership player and All-Australian who has established himself as one of the best lock down defenders in the league since joining Melbourne from the Bulldogs in 2021. Jesse Motlop Larrakia Games Played: 40 Age: 21 Team: Carlton The son of former star Daniel continues to add to his highlight reel. He’s most memorable for his four goals on the board less than five minutes into the second quarter in a 50-point victory over the Power in 2023 after he was pulled into the team just seconds before bouncedown. Kysaiah Pickett Yamatji, Noongar Games Played: 106 Age: 23 Team: Melbourne Played in a drought-breaking Melbourne premiership in 2021 in just his 39th game. An excitement and tackling machine, who kicked a career-high six goals against Port Adelaide in Alice Springs in 2022. Izak Rankine Kokatha and Ngarrindjeri Games Played: 83 Age: 24 Team: Adelaide Kicked a career high 29 goals for Adelaide last season, registering only nine behinds. Made an instant impact with the Gold Coast Suns in 2020 with three goals in his AFL debut to earn him a rising star nomination. Willie Rioli Tiwi Games Played: 90 Age: 29 Team: Port Adelaide West Coast premiership player now plying his trade with Port Adelaide. A mid-air goal on the tick of halftime in last year’s semifinal win over Hawthorn was one of the best of 124 across 90 games from the electrifying forward. Maurice Rioli Tiwi Games Played: 36 Age: 22 Team: Richmond Compiled 36 games across four seasons with the Tigers and expected to gain more match time in the developing Tigers team in 2025. At his best when his tackling game is on. Has laid 95 across his career. Liam Ryan Yamatji Games Played: 105 Age: 28 Team: West Coast Pick the hang? The premiership player’s Optus Stadium goalsquare leap over Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn in 2019 gave him two of the three final nominations for mark of the year and the ultimate prize. Jy Simpkin Yorta Yorta Games Played: 152 Age: 26 Team: North Melbourne Won back to back Syd Barker medals as North Melbourne’s best-and-fairest in 2021 and 22. A key in the Kangaroos’ midfield rotation and will be a solo captain this season after sharing the role in 2023 and 2024. Tyson Stengle Wirangu Games Played: 85 Age: 26 Team: Geelong Won a premiership with Geelong and made the All-Australian team in 2022 after being delisted by Adelaide at the end of the previous season. Started 2024 in a blaze of glory with 27 goals in his first 13 games and finished the season with 46. Michael Walters Whadjuk, Wilmen and Ngarrindjeri Games Played: 239 Age: 34 Team: Fremantle Indigenous All Stars captain who is about to enter his 17th season with the Dockers. The small forward’s best return was 6.1 against port Adelaide in 2019 but turned back the clock with four against Melbourne late last season. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Kokatha, Narangga Games Played: 63 Age: 21 Team: St Kilda Fast becoming one of the AFL’s leading defensive rebounders, Wanganeen-Milera made the 22under22 team for the second year in a row last season after averging more than 25 disposals and 521 metres gained per game. Zac Williams Wiradjuri Games Played: 155 Age: 30 Team: Carlton Debuted for GWS against the Suns in 2013, played 113 games across eight seasons including a grand final before signing with Carlton, made the move from half back to the forward line where he made his mark in 2024.