About
Lachlan Blakiston
A versatile tall who can play as a key defender or ruck. Blakiston's 203cm frame and dual-role capability give Essendon valuable height and flexibility across 16 AFL games.
Career Details
At a glance
Club Essendon Bombers
Jumper #46
Position Defender / Ruck
Date of Birth 9 Sep 1998
Draft Pick 42, 2016 (St Kilda)
Previous Clubs St Kilda Saints (2017–2020)
AFL Games 16
AFL Goals 2
Height 203 cm
Weight 110 kg
Statistics
2025 season Career
Disposals 109 9.9/gm
Kicks 54 4.9/gm
Handballs 55 5.0/gm
Marks 27 2.5/gm
Tackles 14 1.3/gm
Clearances 4 0.4/gm
Inside 50s 10 0.9/gm
Contested Poss. 59 5.4/gm
Score Inv. 18 1.6/gm
Goals 1 0.1/gm
One Percenters 44 4.0/gm
Disposals 109 9.9/gm
Kicks 54 4.9/gm
Handballs 55 5.0/gm
Marks 27 2.5/gm
Tackles 14 1.3/gm
Clearances 4 0.4/gm
Inside 50s 10 0.9/gm
Contested Poss. 59 5.4/gm
Score Inv. 18 1.6/gm
Goals 1 0.1/gm
One Percenters 44 4.0/gm