Lauren Morecroft Explained

Lauren Morecroft
Nickname:LJ[1]
Fullname:Lauren Jessica Morecroft
Birth Date:4 May 1987
Originalteam:Diamond Creek (VFL Women's)
Draftpick:No. 101, 2016 AFL Women's draft
Debutdate:Round 4, 2017
Debutstadium:VU Whitten Oval
Height:168 cm
Position:Defender
Years1:2017
Games Goals1:2 (0)
Statsend:2017

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 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Lauren 'LJ' Morecroft discusses her rise to first female coach in Coates Talent League for boys. subscription. Code Sports. Amy. Paul. 24 March 2023. https://archive.today/20230921115140/https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/local-footy/lauren-lj-morecroft-discusses-her-rise-to-first-female-coach-in-coates-talent-league-for-boys/news-story/87301e9983feaf941ddc5c6a809ffee8. 21 September 2023. 21 September 2023.
  2. News: Lambert top pick, 19 added to women's team. 12 October 2016. WesternBulldogs.com.au. Bigpond. 7 November 2017.
  3. News: AFLW Teams Round 4: Full squads named for fourth week of AFL Women's competition. 23 February 2017. Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia. 7 November 2017.
  4. Web site: Lauren Morecroft. AustralianFootball.com. 7 November 2017.
  5. Web site: Black. Sarah. AFLW trade period analysis: How did your club go?. AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. 7 November 2017. 29 May 2017.