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Lawson Humphries (Rules Footballer)
Lawson Humphries, born on April 24, 2003, is a professional Australian rules footballer known for his dynamic playing style and versatility on the field. He currently represents the Geelong Football Club in the prestigious Australian Football League (AFL), showcasing his skills and determination in every game.
Humphries’ journey to the AFL is rooted in his Indigenous Australian heritage, with ties to the Nyul Nyul, Oomiday, and Worrora peoples. Growing up across northern Australia, he developed a passion for football early on, playing for the Wickham Wolves in the Pilbara region. His talent and dedication led him to Perth, where he became a part of the West Coast Next Generation Academy, further honing his skills and preparing for a professional career.
Drafted by Geelong in 2023, Humphries has quickly made a name for himself. Starting with the club’s Victorian Football League (VFL) team, his impressive performance against Sydney in June 2024 earned him a spot in the AFL lineup. He made his AFL debut in round 16 of the 2024 season against Essendon and soon after received a Rising Star nomination, marking the beginning of a promising career in the league.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| Lawson Humphries | |
| Wickham Wolves/Swan Districts | |
| Date of Birth | 24 February 2003 |
| Birth Place | Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Position | Defender |
| Draft | No. 63, 2023 AFL draft |
| Debut | Round 16, 2024, Geelong vs. Essendon, at Melbourne Cricket Ground |
Early Career
Humphries is of Indigenous Australian heritage, with connections to the Nyul Nyul, Oomiday, and Worrora peoples. He grew up across northern Australia and began his football journey with the Wickham Wolves in the Pilbara region. Later, as part of the West Coast Next Generation Academy, he moved to Perth and played for Swan Districts in the West Australian Football League (WAFL).
In 2021, he contributed to Swan Districts’ WAFL Colts premiership victory. In 2023, he played a key role in their WAFL Reserves premiership win and was honored with the club’s Reserves Best and Fairest award.
AFL Career
Humphries was drafted by Geelong in the 2023 AFL Draft. He began the 2024 season with Geelong’s Victorian Football League (VFL) team. After an impressive performance against Sydney in June, he was selected to make his AFL debut in round 16 of the 2024 AFL season against Essendon.
His stellar performance earned him a Rising Star nomination after round 18 of the 2024 season.
Career Statistics
| Club information | ||||||
| Current club | Geelong | |||||
| Number | 17 | |||||
| Playing Career | ||||||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | ||||
| 2024– | Geelong | 3 (0) | ||||
