LeCras picked for senior debut, ex-WA 18s skipper returns from injury

West Perth young gun Koby LeCras will become the fourth member of the AAMI WA Football State 18s Boys squad to make his Sullivan Logistics WAFL debut when he takes the field in Sunday’s clash against South Fremantle at HIF Health Insurance Oval.

The talent 193cm forward, coming off three majors for the Australian Under-18s against Richmond VFL in Melbourne last Sunday, is set to face the reigning champs in a baptism of fire on his 18^th birthday.

LeCras is one of WA’s top AFL Draft prospects, looking to follow in the footsteps of his father Brent who played for North Melbourne and uncle Mark who was a champion forward at West Coast.

Both his dad and uncle played senior footy at West Perth, with Brent tallying 159 games including the 2003 Simpson Medal in a winning grand final.

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LeCras will come up against his State 18s teammate Lucas Robinson, who’s impressed in his first three games of league football.

Swan Districts midfielder Leo Steed and Subiaco ruckman Frazer Rickson are the other members of the AAMI WA Football State 18s Boys squad to taste senior footy this season.

LeCras comes into the side with Sandover Medal winner Aaron Black who’s recovered from a rib issue which saw him miss the past two matches.

South Fremantle have been dealt a massive blow with Simpson medallist and dominant ruckman Hamish Free sidelined with an ankle injury.

Dangerous forward Brandon Donaldson is in for his first game of the season, while young tall Sam Otto is also among the inclusions.

AFL premiership veteran Jamie Cripps has been named for his first WAFL appearance since 2014 after getting dropped by West Coast.

Cripps will take the field alongside former WA under-18s skipper Fred Rodriguez who’s recovered from a foot issue for his Eagles debut against Swan Districts at Mineral Resources Park on Sunday.

Malakai Champion, Jack Williams and Ryan Maric have all been rewarded for their WAFL form with a call-up to West Coast’s AFL side for their clash against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

The Eagles’ WAFL side is aiming for a third consecutive win after knocking off West Perth and Subiaco in their past two games.

Swan Districts welcome back former Western Bulldog Brad Lynch, however tough nut Jehb O’Donoghue and ex-West Coast rookie Wil Collins are among the outs.