Lachlan Weller (born 23 February 1996) is a professional

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er playing for the Gold Coast Football Club in the

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(AFL). He previously played for the Fremantle Football Club from 2015 to 2017.

Personal life

Originally from Tasmania, Weller moved to Queensland at age 15 with his family, when his brother

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was recruited by the Gold Coast Football Club. Lachie then joined the Gold Coast Suns' junior academy development squad, but did not qualify as a priority selection due to not fulfilling the length of residence requirements. During this time, he completed his schooling commitments at All Saints Anglican School on the Gold Coast and played junior football for Broadbeach as well as Southport. He was drafted by Fremantle with their first selection, number 13 overall, in the

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AFL career

After playing well for

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in the

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, Weller made his debut in round 18 of the

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against

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. At the conclusion of the

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, after playing 47 games for Fremantle, Weller requested a trade to

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, subsequently being traded, along with pick 41 in the

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for pick 2.

Statistics

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References

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WAFL statistics
{{DEFAULTSORT:Weller, Lachie Living people 1996 births Australian rules footballers from Tasmania Australian rules footballers from Queensland Fremantle Football Club players Gold Coast Football Club players Peel Thunder Football Club players Southport Australian Football Club players Broadbeach Australian Football Club players Burnie Dockers Football Club players