Kai Lohmann (born 6 May 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Kai Lohmann | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Kai Lohmann | ||
Date of birth | 6 May 2003 | ||
Original team(s) | Lake Wendouree (Ballarat Football League) | ||
Draft | No. 20, 2021 national draft | ||
Debut | Round 5, 2022, Brisbane Lions vs. Collingwood, at The Gabba | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2022– | Brisbane Lions | 29 (23) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2024. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Early life
editOriginally from Maryborough, Victoria, he played junior football for the Maryborough Football Club before moving to Ballarat to play for Lake Wendouree in the Ballarat Football League and the Greater Western Victoria Rebels in the Talent League. He also represented Vic Country in the AFL National Under 18 Championships. Lohmann was selected by the Lions with pick 20 in the 2021 national draft.[1]
AFL career
editLohmann made his debut in Round 5 of the 2022 AFL season against Collingwood[2] Although he only managed 8 games in 2 seasons with the Lions, Lohmann still signed a two-year contract extension with the team in September of 2023,[3] despite Essendon showing interest in signing him.[4] The contract extension proved to ignite his career, playing every game of the 2024 season as of round 10.[5] Lohmann kicked 5 goals from 14 disposals against Richmond in a 119-point victory at the Gabba in round 10. The performance earned him a rising star nomination.[6]
References
edit- ^ "WATCH: Kai Lohmann headed to Brisbane Lions after AFL draft". Maryborough Advertiser. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ "Kai Lohmann". AFLTables. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "Exciting forward Kai Lohmann signs a new two-year deal with the Brisbane Lions". news.com.au. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "DONS REPORTEDLY INTERESTED IN FORMER FIRST-ROUND PICK LION". SEN. September 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Kai Lohmann - Stats - Statistics". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ O'Connor, Alison (20 May 2024). "Lion's high five leads to Rising Star nom". AFL.
External links
edit- Kai Lohmann's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Kai Lohmann's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Kai Lohmann at AustralianFootball.com