The AFL today has unveiled the second wave of players joining the Indigenous All Stars squad for the 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars game, with fans able to snap up tickets to the highly anticipated match in February from today.
Fremantle recruit, two-time Premiership player and 2022 All Australian Shai Bolton and new teammate Alex Pearce, along with Adelaide Crows young gun Izak Rankine and 2015 Indigenous All Stars team member and current Hawthorn player Jarman Impey have been selected in the squad.
The four join the previously announced Brisbane premiership players Charlie Cameron and Callum Ah Chee, Fremantle’s Michael Walters, West Coast premiership player Liam Ryan, 2023 Norm Smith Medallist and Collingwood Premiership player Bobby Hill, three-time Premiership player for Hawthorn and now St Kilda star Bradley Hill and Melbourne Premiership player Kysaiah Pickett.
With the prospect of playing against his new team, Bolton said he was excited for the opportunity.
“I’m very excited, it’s a game that I’ve always wanted to play in. I’ve watched a lot of my idols play in them like Adam Goodes, and I’m just excited to finally be a part of one," Bolton said.
“I went to the last game in Perth in 2015, it was really enjoyable and fun to watch. With all the brothers there, it will be a good week. We’ve got a bit of a camp before the game as well, all the boys will love it I reckon.
“Obviously I’ll be playing with Son Son (Michael Walters) for the first time - he’s another one of my idols.
“It will be really fun, all the boys will be there, my family will be in the stands and I just can’t wait to play.”
Hawthorn star and 2015 Indigenous All Stars squad member Jarman Impey shared Bolton's excitement.
“I’m very proud to be selected in the Indigenous All-Stars squad and playing amongst a few great friends and great teammates over my journey," Impey said.
“I’m looking forward to representing my people and being a part of the team."
The latest announcement marks the beginning of tickets on sale, with fans now able to purchase their tickets for the 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars match.
Ticket prices start at $10 for a junior under 15, and $35 for an adult, with family tickets (two adults and two juniors) only $70, allowing juniors to attend for free.
Club and AFL members will receive an early bird discount of $5 saved on each reserved seat ticket purchased before 12pm AWST Tuesday December 24.
Fans can also purchase tickets to a premium offering in the Sports Lounge or Premiership Terrace at Optus Stadium along with the option to purchase premium food and beverages. Tickets start from $20 for juniors and $110 for families (two adults and two juniors).
Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster from 12pm AWDT / 3pm AEDT today for Club and AFL members, with general public able to purchase tickets from 3pm AWST/6pm AEDT this afternoon.
The 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars match will take place on Saturday, 15 February 2025 at Optus Stadium in Perth, with the Indigenous All Stars taking on Fremantle as part of the AFL pre-season fixture.
For tickets and more information head to afl.com.au/allstars
Indigenous All Stars Squad
Callum Ah Chee – Noongar, Palyku and Nyikina, Yawuru
Shai Bolton - Minang and Wilman
Charlie Cameron – Waanyi and Lardil
Bobby Hill – Whadjuk, Ballardong, Noongar
Brad Hill – Wilmen, Noongar
Jarman Impey - Yorta Yorta
Alex Pearce - Palawa
Kysaiah Pickett – Yamatji, Noongar
Liam Ryan – Yamatji
Izak Rankine - Kokatha and Ngarrindjeri
Michael Walters – Whadjuk, Wilmen and Ngarrindjeri
