Hawthorn has welcomed well-built and powerful wingman/ half-back Matt LeRay to the club with Pick 56 in the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft. 

The 18-year-old possesses the ability to read the game extremely well and consistently find the footy.

He is 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 along with 5.8 marks as a wingman to provide great drive for his team in their unbeaten title-winning campaign.

The Golden Grove product 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.

State: South Australia
State League Club: Central District
Community Club: Golden Grove
Date of Birth: 22/02/2007
Height: 189cm
Position: Wing/ half-back