An All-Australian at Geelong in 2019 and the West Coast Eagles' John Worsfold Medallist in 2023, Kelly is the elder statesman of the Eagles' midfield. The South Fremantle product took the long road, debuting as a mature-age recruit in 2019 before being traded home a year later, and has extended his contract to the end of 2027. He has played 185 AFL games and kicked 86 goals.