Lachie Jones facts for kids
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Jones in April 2021
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| Full name | Lachlan Murray Jones | ||
| Date of birth | 9 April 2002 | ||
| Original team | Woodville-West Torrens, SANFL | ||
| Draft | No. 16, 2020 national draft | ||
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| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
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Lachlan Murray Jones is a talented Australian rules footballer. He plays for the Port Adelaide Power team in the Australian Football League (AFL). The AFL is the biggest Australian rules football competition in Australia.
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Early Life and Junior Football
Lachie Jones was born on April 9, 2002. He grew up in a small town called Bute. This town is located on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. Lachie is an Indigenous Australian with Yanyuwa heritage.
Playing for Woodville-West Torrens
Before joining the AFL, Lachie played for the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles. This team plays in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). The SANFL is a top-level football league in South Australia. In 2020, Lachie was part of the Woodville-West Torrens team that won the SANFL premiership. This means his team won the championship that year!
Joining the AFL
Lachie Jones was a special player even before he joined the AFL. He was part of Port Adelaide's Next Generation Academy. This academy helps young players develop their skills. It's a way for AFL clubs to support and train promising junior footballers.
The AFL Draft
In the 2020 AFL Draft, Lachie was a highly sought-after player. The AFL Draft is where professional teams pick new players. He was selected as Pick 16. This means he was the 16th player chosen in the draft. The Collingwood Magpies made a bid for him. However, Port Adelaide had the chance to "match the bid" because he was part of their Next Generation Academy. They decided to match it, which meant Lachie officially joined the Port Adelaide Power.
AFL Career Highlights
Lachie Jones quickly made an impact in the AFL. He is known for his strong play and determination.
AFL Debut
Lachie played his very first AFL game, known as his "debut," in Round 4 of the 2021 AFL season. This exciting match was against the Richmond Tigers. It took place at the famous Adelaide Oval.
Rising Star Nomination
In 2022, Lachie showed how much he had grown as a player. He received a 2022 AFL Rising Star nomination in Round 15 of the 2022 AFL season. This nomination is given to young players who show outstanding talent. In that game against the Gold Coast Suns, Lachie had 16 disposals (meaning he got the ball 16 times) and kicked a goal. His team won that game by just two points!
