Mykelti Lefau

Mykelti Lefau is a professional Australian rules football player who plays as a forward for the Richmond Football Club in the AFL. Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, Lefau moved to Australia in 2012 and initially pursued a career in rugby league with the Melbourne Storm's development pathway. He switched to Australian rules football and was recruited from the VFL's Casey Demons in 2023. During his debut season in 2024, he showcased his talent by kicking 14 goals in 10 games, although his progress was hindered by injuries, including an ACL tear and a calf injury. Despite these setbacks, Lefau made a strong start to the current season, scoring three goals in a pre-season match against Essendon.