Lauren Morecroft

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Lauren Morecroft
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Full name Lauren Jessica Morecroft
Nickname(s) LJ [1]
Date of birth (1987-05-04) 4 May 1987 (age 36)
Original team(s) Diamond Creek (VFL Women's)
Draft No. 101, 2016 AFL Women's draft
Debut Round 4, 2017, Western Bulldogs  vs. Collingwood, at VU Whitten Oval
Height 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Defender
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2017 Western Bulldogs 2 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Lauren Jessica Morecroft [1] (born 4 May 1987) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Women's competition. Morecroft was drafted by the Western Bulldogs with their 13th selection and 101st overall in the 2016 AFL Women's draft. [2] She made her debut in the seven point loss to Collingwood at VU Whitten Oval in round four of the 2017 season. [3] She played two matches in her debut season. [4] She was delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season. [5]

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