Lauchlan Dalgleish (born 22 June 1993) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by Essendon with the 11th pick in the 2012 rookie draft. Dalgleish won the 120-metre Terang Gift in 12.25 seconds three days after missing out in the national draft and is known for his work ethic, speed and agility as a midfielder.[1] He made his AFL debut in round 21 of the 2013 season, playing three games and kicking one goal for the season. In October 2013, the Essendon Football Club announced that Dalgleish had been promoted to the senior list for season 2014.[2] He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2015 season, without having added to his 3 games in his debut season. He currently plays for the Drysdale Hawks in the Bellarine Football League.[3]

Lauchlan Dalgleish
Personal information
Full name Lauchlan James Dalgleish
Date of birth (1993-06-22) 22 June 1993 (age 31)
Original team(s) North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 11, 2012 Rookie Draft
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 77 kg (170 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2013–2015 Essendon 3 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2015.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

References

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  1. ^ Quayle, Emma (11 December 2011). "Consolation Prize". The Age. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Dalgleish promoted to senior list". Essendon Football Club web-site. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  3. ^ "List changes". Essendon Football Club. Bigpond. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
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