Hawthorn select Matthew LeRay with pick No.56 in the 2025 National Draft.
Draft Profile: A well-built and powerful wingman, Leray possesses the ability to read the game extremely well and consistently find the footy. Very strong and courageous overhead, as well as a penetrating kick on both feet, Leray was one of seven South Australians to be awarded All Australian honours at the National Championships. He averaged 16.8 disposals at 67 percent efficiency along with 5.8 marks to provide great drive for his team in their unbeaten title-winning campaign. Leray was also dominant at under 18s level with Central District in the SANFL, averaging 22.3 disposals and 3.9 clearances in 12 matches. Another graduate of the Marsh AFL National Academy, he is a dual-sport athlete having represented South Australia in cricket at the U17 National Championships as a leg spinner.