29 Facts About Mark LeCras

Mark LeCras was born on 30 August 1986 and is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League.

Mark LeCras was predominantly used as a small forward, though he has occasionally played in the midfield.

Mark LeCras won an AFL Premiership with West Coast in 2018, his last season.

Mark LeCras's father played senior football for East Fremantle in the West Australian Football League, and his brother, Brent LeCras, played for North Melbourne in the AFL.

Mark LeCras made his debut for West Coast late in the 2005 season, and played his first full season in 2007.

Mark LeCras kicked 58 goals in 2009 and 63 goals in 2010, leading the club goalkicking in both years.

Mark LeCras won the club best and fairest in 2010, and was named in the All-Australian team.

In 2017, Mark LeCras broke Phil Matera's club record for the most career goals by a small forward.

Mark LeCras was born to Peter and Leonie Mark LeCras on 30 August 1986.

Mark LeCras played for Western Australia at the 2003 and 2004 Under-18 Championships, and was named in the 2004 Under-18 All-Australian team.

Mark LeCras played colts football for West Perth in the WAFL in 2003 and 2004, and was named as a half-forward flank in the Team of the Year in both seasons.

Mark LeCras made his senior debut for West Perth against Claremont in round 20 of the 2004 season, and played two further games for the season, in rounds 21 and 23.

Mark LeCras was recruited by the West Coast Eagles with the 37th pick overall in the 2004 National Draft.

Mark LeCras played one more game before being dropped back to the WAFL, where he played the rest of the season.

Mark LeCras was recalled in 2006 for the Round 14 clash against Hawthorn, but only managed a total of 16 disposals in two games before being dropped and recalled for the Round 22 demolition of Richmond, where LeCras put in a surprise performance, booting 5 goals.

Mark LeCras placed fourth in the Sandover medal for the best player in the WAFL in 2006.

Mark LeCras fought his way back into the team in 2007, and had a stellar season, kicking 36 goals for the season.

In 2009, Mark LeCras kicked 58 goals in the home-and-away season, leaving him in All-Australian contention.

In round 16 of 2010, Mark LeCras kicked a personal best of 12 goals, doubling his previous record of 6, in an outstanding individual display against Essendon at Etihad Stadium.

Mark LeCras later finished Third in the Coleman Medal with 63 goals from 21 games, behind Jack Riewoldt and Barry Hall.

On 10 September 2010, Mark LeCras was awarded the "prestigious" award of the West Coast Eagles Club Champion.

On 13 September, Mark LeCras was selected at forward-pocket in the 2010 All-Australian team, the only player from the West Coast Eagles in the team.

Mark LeCras was nominated as one of the three contenders for goal of the year for his effort against Essendon in Round 16, one of twelve goals scored on the night, eventually losing out to Lance Franklin for the award.

Against Port Adelaide in round seven of the 2017 AFL season, Mark LeCras kicked his 390th career goal, breaking Phil Matera's club record for the most goals kicked by a small forward.

Mark LeCras kicked his 400th career goal in the round 17 Western Derby against Fremantle, in his 190th game, becoming only the third West Coast player to reach the milestone.

Mark LeCras had an improved season and defied many critics who thought he had nothing left to give.

Mark LeCras finished his career on a high with being part of the West Coast Eagles' premiership winning team in 2018, and announced his retirement after the AFL trade period.

In 2019, Mark LeCras signed with West Coast's fierce local rivals, Fremantle, as a part-time specialist forwards coach, for the 2020 AFL season.

Mark LeCras married Emily Marshall in a private ceremony on 23 December 2011, with the reception held at Cottesloe Beach.