Lauren Morecroft | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Lauren Jessica Morecroft | ||
Nickname(s) | LJ [1] | ||
Date of birth | 4 May 1987 | ||
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 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2017 | Western Bulldogs | 2 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017. | |||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
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