Lachie Hunter

Lachie Hunter
Personal information
Full nameLachlan Hunter
Date of birth13 December 1994
Original teamWestern Jets (TAC Cup)
Draft#49 (Father-son), 2012 National Draft, Western Bulldogs
Height/Weight181 cm / 80 kg
Position(s)FWD/MID
Club information
Current clubWestern Bulldogs
Number26
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2013–Western Bulldogs15 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of Round 7, 2014 season.

Lachie Hunter (born 13 December 1994) is a professional Australian rules football player at the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). The son of former Bulldogs player Mark Hunter, he was recruited by the club in the 2012 National Draft, with pick #49 under the father-son rule. He played his junior career at St Kevin's College and developed further through the Western Jets TAC Cup program. Hunter also featured in the Under 18 Vic Metro team in 2012.[1]

Hunter made his debut in Round 13, 2013, against Richmond at Etihad Stadium[2] where he his first kick in AFL football resulted in a goal. Since then Hunter has being in and out of the senior side as he continues to strive to seal a consistent spot. During the 2015 pre-season Hunter was involved in a betting scandal when a Footscray VFL player placed a bet on a game that Hunter was involved in, using Hunters betting account. He was found not guilty of any wrongdoing.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Landsberger, Sam (15 November 2012). "Pick Me: Signed and sealed Western Bulldog Lachie Hunter a devastating goalkicker". Herald Sun.
  2. ↑ "Top Eagles back for Hawks clash". Sportal. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  3. ↑ "Western Bulldogs' Lachie Hunter escapes penalty from AFL for suspicious bet". 25 March 2015.

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