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Young guns set for VFL start

A knee victim and the club's first draft choice are set to appear for the first time in 2013 when Collingwood meets Essendon in the VFL on Saturday.

2:32pm  May 21, 2013

Skies clearing for Keeffe

Key defender Lachlan Keeffe has provided CTV with an update on his rehabilitation from a knee reconstruction.

1:44pm  Feb 7, 2013

A week in the life of Lachlan Keeffe

His season might be over, but Lachlan Keeffe is still keeping busy.

7:19pm  Aug 31, 2012

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9:09am  May 19, 2010

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Lachlan
Keeffe

Height
204 cm
DOB
14-04-1990
Weight
102 kg
Debut
2011
Games
2013
0
Career
14
Goals
2013
0
Career
5
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
0
Avg
0
LachlanKeeffe

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs: Old Trinity (VAFA)
Clubs: Collingwood (2011)
Debut: Round 16 2011 v North Melbourne
Recruited From: Gympie (QLD)
Brownlow Votes: -

Should he cement himself as a senior player, Keeffe may represent National Recruiting Manager Derek Hine's greatest success story. Plucked from a Queensland talent search, Keeffe had barely touched a Sherrin before walking in the door at Collingwood. Three years of development culminated in his debut in 2011 and some promising showings at AFL level. Has a long reach, has great agility and has the capacity to play in key position posts at both ends of the ground as well as pinch hit in the ruck. His best matches have been played at centre half back in the VFL. Looms as an intriguing prospect for 2012.

 

Season by Season

Season by Season

Received his share of publicity in the pre-season when experts touted him as a possible replacement for the injured Nathan Brown at full back. Blooded in the NAB Cup where he played three games in a key defensive post, but missed the NAB Cup premiership. Couldn’t find a place in the side when the home and away season commenced, but did not slip out of view completely as he was named as an emergency for six matches.

Finally broke through for his AFL debut in round 16 against North Melbourne, albeit playing as a key forward (he replaced the injured Chris Dawes). The sodden conditions didn’t faze him on debut, and a fortnight later impressed greatly kicking 3.2 against Gold Coast. Was omitted after round 19 and only played once more before a glut of senior players returned for the finals. Used as a part of the substitute system in his final two matches.

 

Was switched to the backline by VFL coach Gavin Brown and he took some big steps in his new role, being named in the best on six occasions. Played 20 VFL matches, including one final, wearing Anthony Rocca's No. 23.

Played 20 games in the VFL in his first year on the rookie list, and was named in the best twice. Assigned the No. 44, Keeffe spent most of his season in the ruck, with stints in key positions at both ends of the ground. Had the invaluable experience of playing in three VFL finals, including the victories over the Casey Scorpions and Williamstown.

Was not permitted to play for Collingwood until late in the season. Learnt the game playing for Old Trinity in the Amateurs, and represented Queensland in the U18 National Championships mid-year.

He debuted for Collingwood in the VFL in round 16 against Geelong, and played four more games for the rest of the year. Officially became a rookie listed player in December, when he was selected by Collingwood with the 69th selection in the Rookie Draft.

Pre-listed by Collingwood with the AFL’s permission after he was spotted by Collingwood’s National Recruiting Manager Derek Hine at the AFL Queensland rookie search. Keeffe had only played a handful of games with his school team prior to Collingwood listing him, and he had not had any experience Australian Football prior to 2007.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 0
    • Kicks 0.0
    • Handballs 0.0
    • Disposals 0.0
    • Marks 0.0
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 0.0
    • Goals 0.0
    • Dream Team 0.0

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks - - -
Handballs - - -
Disposals - - -
Marks - - -
Hit-outs - - -
Tackles - - -
Goals - - -
Dream Team - - -

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 North Melbourne W 87 - 103 - - - - - - - - - - -
2 Carlton W 117 - 100 - - - - - - - - - - -
3 Hawthorn L 90 - 145 - - - - - - - - - - -
4 Richmond W 79 - 113 - - - - - - - - - - -
5 Essendon L 121 - 75 - - - - - - - - - - -
6 St Kilda W 103 - 77 - - - - - - - - - - -
7 Fremantle L 100 - 73 - - - - - - - - - - -
8 Geelong Cats W 102 - 96 - - - - - - - - - - -
9 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
10 Brisbane Lions - - - - - - - - - - -
11 Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
12 Western Bulldogs - - - - - - - - - - -
14 Port Adelaide - - - - - - - - - - -
15 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Adelaide Crows - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Gold Coast Suns - - - - - - - - - - -
18 GWS Giants - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Essendon - - - - - - - - - - -
20 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
21 Hawthorn - - - - - - - - - - -
22 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
23 North Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 5 - L: 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 14
    • Kicks 7.0
    • Handballs 3.1
    • Disposals 10.1
    • Marks 4.4
    • Hit-Outs 0.4
    • Tackles 1.1
    • Goals 0.4
    • Dream Team 46.4

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 14 Carlton Rd 3, 2012
Handballs 5 Essendon Rd 5, 2012
Disposals 16 Carlton Rd 3, 2012
Marks 10 Carlton Rd 3, 2012
Hit-outs 6 Brisbane Lions Rd 7, 2012
Tackles 3 Adelaide Crows Rd 9, 2012
Goals 3 Gold Coast Suns Rd 18, 2011
Dream Team 78 Carlton Rd 3, 2012

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Collingwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 Collingwood 69 31 100 42 6 9 7 11 1 0 439
2011 Collingwood 29 13 42 19 0 3 2 4 4 3 210

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Awards

AFL Awards

Collingwood Pre-Season Premiership Side 
2011