Josh Kelly

There is a purity to Josh Kelly’s ball use that makes purists lean forward in their seats. The hands are immaculate, the kicking precise and penetrating, and his ability to find space in the midfield contest — that small pocket of clear air where others see only congestion — is the hallmark of a player who thinks the game at a level above most of his peers. When rival clubs came calling with lucrative offers, Kelly chose to stay at the Giants, a decision that proved pivotal for both player and club. He remains the creative heartbeat of GWS’s midfield, the player whose disposal sets the tempo for everything around him.

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Through 195 games and 100 goals, Kelly has cemented his place as one of the most talented midfielders of his generation. His elite kicking, both by foot and from set shots, adds a dimension that separates him from the pack. In 2026, Kelly continues to orchestrate from the centre of the ground, a beautiful player to watch in a Giants midfield that has assembled serious firepower around him.

EC — Senior features writer, australiafootball.com