Cooper Lord
| Cooper Lord | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 20 March 2005 | ||
| Original team | Kew Football Club/Sandringham Dragons | ||
| Draft | No. 9, 2024 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 23, 2024, Carlton vs. West Coast, at Perth Stadium | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Carlton | 23 (5) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Cooper Lord (born 20 March 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior and VFL career
[edit | edit source]Lord played in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) in 2021 and 2022 for the Kew Football Club.
Lord then played junior football in the Coates Talent League for the Sandringham Dragons.[1] He was a part of Sandringham's 2023 premiership side, having 31 disposals and 5 clearances in the Coates Talent League Grand Final.[2]
Following the 2023 AFL draft, in which Lord failed to be selected, he signed on with the North Melbourne Football Club's VFL team.[3]
AFL career
[edit | edit source]2024
[edit | edit source]Lord averaged 17 disposals while playing in the VFL, with his form resulting in the Carlton Football Club selecting him with pick 9 of the 2024 mid-season rookie draft.[4]
Lord averaged over 25 disposals a game for Carlton's VFL side in 2024, eventually leading to him making his debut against the West Coast Eagles in round 23 of the 2024 AFL season.[5] He amassed 15 disposals and 2 clearances in a 65-point win.[6]
2025
[edit | edit source]In the pre-season following the conclusion of the 2024 AFL season Lord signed a one-year extension with Carlton.[7]
In round 10 of the 2025 AFL season against the Sydney Swans, Lord had 19 disposals and four score involvements to earn himself a nomination for the 2025 AFL rising star.[8]
Lord capped of his second season playing for Carlton by receiving the Best Young Player award and Spirit of Carlton award at Carlton's John Nicholls Medal night.[9]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Cooper Lord's profile on the official website of the Carlton Football Club
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- Cooper Lord's playing statistics from AFL TablesLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).