Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett and St Kilda forward Liam Ryan were among players who took part in Western Australia's Goldfields Aboriginal Football Carnival at the weekend.
The two AFL premiership players joined forces for Leonora during Friday's opening day of the two-day carnival, held in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on October 9 and 10.
The duo showcased their elite ability despite Leonora being beaten by Boulder in its round-robin encounter.
Pickett was influential around the ground, collecting plenty of the football and using his trademark pace and run to create opportunities for teammates.
Meanwhile Ryan, who is renowned for his high-marking and innate goal sense, even spent some time in the ruck and remarkably held his own despite standing at just 179cm tall.
Both players have strong connections to Western Australia.
Ryan hails from Geraldton and spent eight seasons with West Coast, where he was part of the Eagles' 2018 premiership side and earned All-Australian selection in 2020.
He joined St Kilda ahead of the 2026 AFL season.
Pickett, who has family ties to Western Australia, is coming off another outstanding year with Melbourne.
The 25-year-old earned his second All-Australian selection in 2026 after averaging 22.6 disposals, 4.5 clearances and 4.6 tackles across the season.
He also kicked 28 goals.
Their appearance was one of several highlights of a carnival that has been bringing Aboriginal footballers and families together for more than five decades.
First held in 1972, the annual tournament is an important event for communities throughout the Goldfields and other parts of Western Australia.
This year's carnival featured 12 men's teams competing across two divisions, as well as a women's match.
The competition provides an opportunity for players to represent their communities while families and supporters come together for a weekend of football.
Boulder went on to win the Division A premiership, while Tjirntu claimed the Division B title.
Following the carnival, organisers took to the Goldfields Aboriginal Football Carnival Facebook page to thank the players, volunteers, officials and supporters who helped make the event possible.
"What an incredible weekend of footy," the organisers wrote.
"As the dust settles on another massive carnival, our hearts are just full.
"We want to say a huge thank you to every single team that brought their A-game and showed true sportsmanship from start to finish.
"To our amazing community, thank you for showing up in full force, packing the sidelines, and bringing that unbeatable atmosphere."
The carnival is held as a drug and alcohol-free event, with a focus on bringing people together through football and promoting community wellbeing.
