FORT WORTH, Texas – The long, lanky cowboy known as Brady Fielder has been “around” the sport for a while, now, with PBR-sanctioned action spicing up his resume since 2019.

But it wasn’t until the inaugural PBR Teams season (2022) dawned when he debated ditching his standout role within PBR Australia competition for a full-time position stateside.

There are a variety of paths the Australian star could’ve taken in eventually finding himself competing within the United States.

But it was the league’s Draft, and approaching season, which ultimately earned his attention.

Selected 26th overall by the Texas Rattlers after turning in a respectable No. 27 finish during his first true trip around the top tour’s track (2022), he made the most of his 13 UTB appearances, eventually parlaying his performance into becoming one of the squad’s foundational pillars.

Turning in encouraging and steadily improved results during his first three seasons as a regular within Unleash The Beast competition, we’ve seen a diamond forged right before our eyes.

Taking quite the leap in 2024 after returning to Australia for his 2023 campaign, Fielder posted a career-best No. 8 finish within the Monster Energy-sponsored circuit.

And after most recently pacing the pack for nearly one-third of the regular season en route to turning in a new personal-high No. 3 rank when the 2025 PBR World Finals came to a close, it’s clear he’s become one of the brightest stars in the business.

Credit to the man himself for kicking things up a notch over said productive stretch.

But it’s hard not to believe a living legend like Texas Rattlers Head Coach Cody Lambert and company haven’t played a monstrous role in getting the most out of their star.

Just as each of the league’s other nine sets of skips have continued to push their respective personnel.

Which makes us wonder – After seeing 25 men welcomed into the camaraderie-driven series last week, what will coaches be able to craft from this year’s new group of talent?

Yet, it’s the four potential stars from Down Under territory which have stolen the headline for 2025’s incoming talent.

Enter the likes of Macaulie Leather, Boston Leather, Thomas Triplett and Jack Brodrick – each of whom heard their names called by PBR CEO Commissioner Sean Gleason or a team representative Tuesday, May 20 during the 2025 PBR Teams New Rider Draft in Austin, Texas.

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While the pair of brothers in Macaulie and Boston have spent a majority of their time training and competing together, not to mention sharing quite the lengthy airplane ride to find themselves in the middle of Texas, fate decided they’d be competing against each other during their respective rookie laps on the PBR Teams circuit.

Selected by the very team which continues to build its organization around said Australian standout in Fielder, the Rattlers were so interested in landing the elder sibling that they ended up completing a trade with the Kansas City Outlaws, trading up from their original No. 6 spot to the third overall selection en route to securing what they hope is another future star.

Since capturing PBR Australia’s 2021 Rookie of the Year honors, the 24-year-old has maintained Top 4 season-ending ranks in each of his seasons competing, which includes claiming the 2023 PBR Australia Championship.

Having accepted an international invite to the 2023 PBR Canada National Finals, he eventually turned in a runner-up effort as he proved he has what it takes to compete in North America.

“Pretty damn good, eh?,” Leather offered to Matt West via Tuesday’s YouTube stream on how he was feeling after being drafted by the 2023 PBR Teams Champions.

“Brady’s come a long way and I think it’s because of this team, so I’m just keen to get the show started and get to work and hopefully do the same.”

Short and sweet, just like Fielder. And while the Rattlers’ ace has come out of his shell a bit since living in the limelight of a world title contender, we expect the Leather brothers to need some time to warm up, just the same.

“I think he’s our kind of guy. We talked a little bit today and I feel like it’s going to be a really good fit. I was shocked – I have to give my son credit for getting this (trade) done because that’s the guy we wanted,” Head Coach Cody Lambert shared.

“I’m just still coming down off the high, to be real honest. It was a long process packed into about ten minutes and I’m having a hard time (processing it all),” Lambert’s son, Riley Lambert, the team’s Assistant General Manager, added. 

Between Australia-based Origin events and the family namesake alone, PBR fans have heard about the Leather brothers. But by the time July rolls around, stateside fans will get an up close and personal idea of exactly what they can do.

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As one of 13 siblings, Macaulie has had plenty of folks to compete against over the years.

But with his 19-year-old mate, Boston, most recently sweeping both the 2024 PBR Australian Champion and Rookie of the Year honors, he’s got a reputation to defend. All while making sure his kid brother is following in his footsteps – if not carving his own trail. 

Selected just two picks later, No. 5 overall by the Missouri Thunder, it quickly remained a national, if not family, affair as two Australians had been selected in the Top 5 for the first time in PBR Teams history.

Scratch that, the first time two Australians have been selected in the same draft, period!

“I reckon it’s just going to be a bunch of fun and I’m ready to get down to work and see how it all rolls out,” Boston said in similar fashion.

“That’s what we do, buddy. Hard work every day – and it’s so great to see this guy out here,” Thunder Head Coach Ross Coleman added with some color.

“I got to meet him the other day at the PBR World Finals. Australian boys are just super tough and he’s going to fit right into the family. It’s going to be good.”

Said remarks from a respected rider in his own right made the youngster produce quite the mid-interview smile. But it was specifically his coach’s sentiment on Australians being tough which ultimately made him show teeth.

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When you consider the Oklahoma Wildcatters made it three Aussies in the first round after selecting 19-year-old Thomas Triplett moments later with the tenth overall pick, it’s becoming clear that 2025 could be the Year of the Aussie!

Googling “where to ride practice bulls” as soon as he landed in the United States is exactly the kind of attitude and outlook a skip like Wildcatters Head Coach J.B. Mauney was searching for.

Of course, General Manager Brandon Bates was looking at the kid’s skillet, dominant riding hand and beyond, knowing that his team was looking for a certain someone. Exactly who they got.

“We needed a righty and we needed somebody that fit J.B.’s profile and program. We wanted him to get on bulls and be hungry for it. We also like young kids, so it’s a good thing to have a young man on our team that is right-handed and somebody we can develop,” Bates added.

Ending the evening with a round four Australians drafted, the Wildcatters doubled down on international talent, later selecting Jack Brodrick No. 23 overall.

Knowing Fielder captured the first-ever Great 8 Award as the rider with the highest ride percentage throughout the 2024 season while coming just two rides short of claiming the PBR Teams MVP means we’ve seen these guys come over and be met with some success.

And even for a veteran like Callum Miller, who’s set to team up with Fielder, Macaulie Leather and friends for the Rattlers this season, he’s proven Australians can bring some reliability and plenty of hard work to the locker room. All while chipping in some quality scores and friendly chirps.

Knowing previous draft classes have produced several stars like Crimber, Clay Guiton, Hudson Bolton, Cassio Dias and beyond, fans should understand why we’re a bit excited about this year’s class of draftees overall.

Now all we have to do is keep our eyes on training camp circles around the country and wait for the fourth season of PBR Camping World Team Series to begin in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, July 11-13!

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