Geelong star Tyson Stengle and emerging Cat Lawson Humphries selected in Indigenous All-Stars squad

Two of Geelong’s most eye-catching players have been picked in the Indigenous All-Stars squad — and one will be returning to his home state.

Geelong will have two representatives in the Indigenous All-Stars squad with livewire Tyson Stengle and emerging defender Lawson Humphries heading to Western Australia for the showcase game against Fremantle in a fortnight.

Stengle and Humphries were among the 31 First Nations players from 16 clubs named in the squad ahead of their clash with the Dockers at Optus Stadium on February 15.

A Wirangu man from the west coast of South Australia, Stengle is coming off a superb 2024 campaign where he slotted 46 goals in 25 games and was named in the All-Australian squad.

Humphries, a Kimberley product with ties to the Nyul Nyul, Oomiday and Worrora nations, will return to his second home of Perth, where he boarded at Hale School and played state league football for Swan Districts before being drafted by the Cats at the end of 2023.

Tyson Stengle in action during Sir Doug Nicholls round last season. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

The smooth-moving defender burst onto the scene at the back-end of his debut season in 2024, with his elite kicking on both sides catching the eye.

Humphries, 21, said he feels honoured to represent his culture and play in front of his family in Western Australia.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to represent my culture and family with the Indigenous All Stars. Growing up, I admired players like Adam Goodes, Lewis Jetta, and Sonny (Michael Walters), who inspired me to play footy. To now be a part of the All Stars is something I’m truly proud of, especially sharing this experience with a close teammate in Tyson Stengle,” Humphries said.

“Being able to play alongside some of the league’s best, and players who have played a pivotal role in driving social change both in society and within the AFL, is a real privilege. This opportunity will be a great learning experience for me as I deepen my connections within the AFL and gain a better understanding of both culture and the game.

“Being a Kimberley boy that grew up in the Pilbara, to be able to represent my culture and background surrounded by friends and family in the stands is something I won’t take for granted. Being so far away it’s hard for them to watch my games, so to play in front of them, whilst representing them is exciting, and to do it against the team my family barracked for makes it even more special.”

Ex-Geelong and current West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly is also part of the squad.

Originally published as Geelong star Tyson Stengle and emerging Cat Lawson Humphries selected in Indigenous All-Stars squad