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2023 KIA STATE TEAM ANNOUNCED

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 5:11 AM

Get ready for an electrifying showdown as Western Australia unveils its 23-man squad for the highly anticipated Kia State Game against South Australia at Adelaide Oval on Friday. 

East Fremantle’s Matthew Jupp will captain the side, which is looking to reclaim the prestigious Haydn Bunton Cup. 

Prepare to witness a thrilling mix of youthful vigor and seasoned expertise as some of our talented players make their sensational state debut.  

WA coach Cam Shepherd has high hopes for the team, which will fly out to Adelaide on Thursday morning before holding a Captain’s Run later that day near the Adelaide Oval. 

“There was really good spirit amongst the group at the side’s main training session on Tuesday night, and we feel the side selected is well prepared to get a victory on Friday,” Shepherd said. 

Subiaco Premiership hero Leigh Kitchin and Claremont Sandover Medallist Bailey Rogers has missed selection due to injury, but it has opened the door for West Perth player Mitch Dobson to come into the team.

TEAM LIST

Oliver Eastland 

Claremont 

Teia Miles 

Claremont 

Jack Buller 

Claremont 

Matthew Jupp 

East Fremantle 

Milan Murdock 

East Fremantle 

Cam Eardley 

East Fremantle 

Jon Marsh 

East Fremantle 

Angus Schumacher 

East Perth 

Angus Scott 

East Perth 

Mitch Crowden 

East Perth 

Hamish Brayshaw 

East Perth 

Ben Hancock 

Peel Thunder 

Michael Sinclair 

Perth 

Toby McQuilkin 

South Fremantle 

Tom Blechynden 

South Fremantle 

Chad Pearson 

South Fremantle 

Stefan Giro 

Subiaco 

Ben Sokol 

Subiaco 

Jesse Turner 

Swan Districts 

Luke Meadows 

West Perth  

Mitch Dobson 

West Perth 

Noah Pegoraro 

West Perth 

Zac Guadagnin 

West Perth 

The State match between SA and WA will be played at 1.40pm (WA time) on Friday and will be shown live on the AFL App.