Cooper Lord
| Cooper Lord | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 20 March 2005 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons | ||
| Draft | No. 9, 2024 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | 18 August 2024, Carlton vs. West Coast, at Perth Stadium | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Carlton | 2 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2024 season. | |||
Cooper Lord (born 20 March 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior and VFL career
[edit]Lord played junior football in the Coates Talent League for the Sandringham Dragons.[1] He was a part of Sandringham's 2023 premiership side, having 31 disposals and 5 clearances in the Coates Talent League Grand Final.[2]
Following the 2023 AFL draft, in which Lord failed to be selected, he signed on with the North Melbourne Football Club's VFL team.[3]
AFL career
[edit]Lord averaged 17 disposals while playing in the VFL, with his form resulting in the Carlton Football Club selecting him with pick 9 of the 2024 mid-season rookie draft.[4]
Lord averaged over 25 disposals a game for Carlton's VFL side in 2024, eventually leading to him making his debut against the West Coast Eagles in round 23 of the 2024 AFL season.[5] He amassed 15 disposals and 2 clearances in a 65-point win.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Cooper Lord". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ Alvaro, Michael. "Scouting Notes: 2023 Coates Talent League Grand Final". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ "VFL squad locked in for 2024". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ Zarucky, Rose. "Oh Lord! Cooper becomes a Blue". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ "Lord to debut against Eagles". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ "Player Stats". afl.com.au. Retrieved 19 December 2024.