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Lachlan Whitfield (born 18 July 1994) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was the first overall selection in the 2012 AFL draft.
Lachie Whitfield is a medium defender and a two-time Kevin Sheedy Medallist for the GWS GIANTS. He plays as a wingman or a half-back flanker with rare awareness and elite skills.
Jul 14, 2023 · The versatile midfielder and defender reflects on his decorated career at the club, his challenges and achievements, and his desire to win more flags. Whitfield will play his 200th game for GWS against Adelaide on Saturday night.
- Daniel Garb
May 7, 2021 · GWS star Lachie Whitfield reveals the pain and uncertainty he went through after a nasty pre-season collision that bruised his liver and affected his lungs. He says it could take 12-18 months for his liver to fully heal and he is back to tackle Essendon on Saturday.
Jul 18, 1994 · Lachie Whitfield is a 29-year-old defender for the GWS Giants, drafted in 2012 from Dandenong Stingrays. He has played 220 games and averaged 28.7 disposals, 5.9 marks and 1.7 rebound 50s in the 2024 season.
Apr 29, 2022 · Lachie Whitfield has been a shadow of his former self this season, but is confident he and the Giants can emerge from the slump. By Daniel Garb. Apr 29, 2022, 2:00pm. Lachie Whitfield looks on after the R6 clash between GWS and St Kilda on April 22, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos. THIS is rather unfamiliar territory for Lachie Whitfield.
Jul 23, 2019 · Greater Western Sydney star Lachie Whitfield is the most valuable player in the modern game, according to Sydney premiership coach Paul Roos.
