Leroy Kaesler
Gold Coast Suns
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Position
- Outside Midfielder
- Height
- 177 cm
- Age at draft
- 17y 11m
- Plays for
- Gold Coast SUNS Academy
- Tied to
Gold Coast academy- Bid expected
- Gold Coast to match
- Draft night
- 19 November
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | MA | TA | I50 | R50 | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent League | 7 | 9.3 | 13.7 | 23.0 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
Bio
Leroy Kaesler is an agile midfielder and small forward tied to the Gold Coast SUNS Academy. Hailing from Burleigh and Surfers Paradise at community level, the Queensland representative showcased his athletic traits early in his draft year by recording top finishes in the agility and yo-yo events at the state preseason combine. Kaesler went on to become a prolific ball winner for the SUNS in the Talent League, demonstrating a clear ability to push forward and hit the scoreboard. His consistent output was rewarded with a VFL debut for Gold Coast midway through the season.
Standing at 177cm, Kaesler is praised for his clean handling, slick distribution and poised decision making in heavy traffic. Scouts have highlighted his ability to navigate tight stoppages with a handy turn of foot, while also working hard to win contested possessions. Often deployed as a small utility, his capacity to apply defensive pressure and kick opportunistic goals makes him a versatile threat. As a promising academy product, Kaesler is viewed as a potential late national draft or rookie selection, with the SUNS widely expected to match any bid for his services.
VFL career
10 games3 goals
- Debut
- R11 2026 v BRL6 June 2026
- Most recent
- R21 2026 v BRL15 Aug 2026
Stats
Bio
Leroy Kaesler is an agile midfielder and small forward tied to the Gold Coast SUNS Academy. Hailing from Burleigh and Surfers Paradise at community level, the Queensland representative showcased his athletic traits early in his draft year by recording top finishes in the agility and yo-yo events at the state preseason combine. Kaesler went on to become a prolific ball winner for the SUNS in the Talent League, demonstrating a clear ability to push forward and hit the scoreboard. His consistent output was rewarded with a VFL debut for Gold Coast midway through the season.
Standing at 177cm, Kaesler is praised for his clean handling, slick distribution and poised decision making in heavy traffic. Scouts have highlighted his ability to navigate tight stoppages with a handy turn of foot, while also working hard to win contested possessions. Often deployed as a small utility, his capacity to apply defensive pressure and kick opportunistic goals makes him a versatile threat. As a promising academy product, Kaesler is viewed as a potential late national draft or rookie selection, with the SUNS widely expected to match any bid for his services.
Profile
- Born
- 19 Dec 2008 (age 17y 292d)
- Height
- 177 cm
Teams
Bio
1 revisionLeroy Kaesler is an agile midfielder and small forward tied to the Gold Coast SUNS Academy. Hailing from Burleigh and Surfers Paradise at community level, the Queensland representative showcased his athletic traits early in his draft year by recording top finishes in the agility and yo-yo events at the state preseason combine. Kaesler went on to become a prolific ball winner for the SUNS in the Talent League, demonstrating a clear ability to push forward and hit the scoreboard. His consistent output was rewarded with a VFL debut for Gold Coast midway through the season.
Standing at 177cm, Kaesler is praised for his clean handling, slick distribution and poised decision making in heavy traffic. Scouts have highlighted his ability to navigate tight stoppages with a handy turn of foot, while also working hard to win contested possessions. Often deployed as a small utility, his capacity to apply defensive pressure and kick opportunistic goals makes him a versatile threat. As a promising academy product, Kaesler is viewed as a potential late national draft or rookie selection, with the SUNS widely expected to match any bid for his services.