Jack Lonie Explained

Jack Lonie
Fullname:Jack Lonie
Birth Date:1996 8, df=yes
Originalteam:Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup)
Draftpick:No. 41, 2014 national draft
Height:174 cm
Weight:70 kg
Position:Forward
Guernsey:13
Years1:2015-2021
Games Goals1:87 (73)
Statsend:2020
Careerhighlights:

Jack Lonie (born 13 August 1996) is an Australian rules football player. He played for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 2015 to 2021.

AFL career

Recruited from the Dandenong Stingrays in the TAC Cup,[1] Lonie was drafted by the St Kilda Football Club with their fourth selection and forty-first overall in the 2014 national draft.[2] He made his debut in the opening round of the 2015 season in the nine point loss to at Etihad Stadium.[3] In his twelfth match, he recorded eighteen disposals, five inside-50s, three marks, two tackles and a goal in the 110-point win over at Etihad Stadium to earn the round fourteen nomination for the 2015 AFL Rising Star.[4]

During the 2016 season, Lonie was considered to have not played as well as he had in his debut season, as he played only 10 games, spending a large amount of the year playing for the VFL club Sandringham. Despite this, he drew positive attention for a three-goal performance in the final round of the year[5]

In October 2018, Lonie signed a two-year contract extension with St Kilda, keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2020.[6] During the 2019 season, Lonie's performance against the Western Bulldogs in round 18 was considered impressive.[7]

In October 2021, Lonie was delisted by the St Kilda Football Club. He had played 87 games for the club.[8] Since 2024 he has played for Cheltenham in the Southern Football Netball League.

Notes and References

  1. News: Dandenong Stingrays small forward Jack Lonie has bright AFL future. McEvoy. Simon. 18 November 2014. Dandenong Leader. News Corp Australia. 7 March 2017.
  2. News: Seaford Junior Football Club product Jack Lonie drafted by St Kilda. McEvoy. Simon. 28 November 2014. Dandenong Leader. News Corp Australia. 7 March 2017.
  3. News: 2015 AFL season: GWS Giants defeat St Kilda by 9 points at Etihad Stadium in Round 1. Ralph. Jon. 5 April 2015. Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. 7 March 2017.
  4. News: St Kilda's Jack Lonie wins Rising Star nomination. Murnane. Matt. 6 July 2015. The Age. Fairfax Media. 7 March 2017.
  5. Web site: Season Review: Jack Lonie. St Kilda Football Club. Gabelich. Josh. September 22, 2016. May 1, 2020.
  6. Web site: Jennifer. Phelan. Saints confirm two year extension for goalsneak. AFL.com.au. 18 October 2018. 29 September 2019.
  7. Web site: Your club's Brownlow guide: Best chance, one-vote wonder, more. Australian Football League. Staff writers. September 18, 2019. May 1, 2020.
  8. Web site: Saints thank Lonie. 2021-10-16. saints.com.au. en.