Lachlan Murphy
Adelaide and Adelaide
AFL career
120 games75 goals
- Debut
- R1 2018 v ESS23 Mar 2018
- Most recent
- R23 2025 v COL16 Aug 2025
Stats
AFL
2025 | ADE | 5 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 8.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 31 | 31 |
2024 | ADE | 17 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 11.5 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 53 | 56 |
2023 | ADE | 22 | 8.6 | 6.3 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 62 | 68 |
2022 | ADE | 17 | 7.6 | 4.9 | 12.5 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 54 | 56 |
2021 | ADE | 15 | 6.7 | 5.1 | 11.7 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 48 | 54 |
2020 | ADE | 12 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 9.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 44 | 61 |
2019 | ADE | 21 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 10.7 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 55 | 54 |
2018 | ADE | 11 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 8.7 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 49 | 49 |
SANFL
2025 | ADE | 12 | 12.1 | 11.0 | 23.1 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 88 | 115 |
2024 | ADE | 3 | 13.7 | 5.7 | 19.3 | 6.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 83 | - |
2022 | ADE | 1 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 19.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 95 | - |
2021 | ADE | 2 | 11.0 | 6.5 | 17.5 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 8.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 85 | - |
2019 | ADE | 1 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 13.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 73 | - |
2018 | ADE | 6 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 18.0 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 5.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 79 | - |
2017 | ADE | 18 | 10.2 | 5.7 | 15.9 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 64 | - |
Bio
Lachlan Murphy forged a career defined by resilience and selflessness, overcoming significant skepticism regarding his stature to become a centurion for the Adelaide Crows. Overlooked in his initial draft year while playing for the Northern Knights, the Victorian took the unconventional route of moving to South Australia to join the Crows' SANFL development squad. His calculated gamble to play directly under the noses of club recruiters paid dividends when he was selected in the 2017 Rookie Draft. Establishing himself as a high-pressure small forward, Murphy became integral to the Crows' structure not for high disposal counts, but for his relentless defensive acts, tackling intent, and ability to lock the ball inside the forward 50.
While often the subject of external debate regarding his ceiling as a footballer, Murphy was highly valued internally for his adherence to team structures and football IQ, eventually earning a place in the club's leadership group. His durability and courage were frequently tested, notably returning from significant neck surgery to reclaim his spot in the senior lineup. By the time his tenure at West Lakes concluded in 2025, Murphy had evolved from a speculative rookie selection into a reliable clubman who squeezed every ounce of potential out of his opportunities, leaving the club having defied the odds to notch 120 senior appearances.
Profile
- Born
- 04 Dec 1998 (age 27y 321d)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionLachlan Murphy forged a career defined by resilience and selflessness, overcoming significant skepticism regarding his stature to become a centurion for the Adelaide Crows. Overlooked in his initial draft year while playing for the Northern Knights, the Victorian took the unconventional route of moving to South Australia to join the Crows' SANFL development squad. His calculated gamble to play directly under the noses of club recruiters paid dividends when he was selected in the 2017 Rookie Draft. Establishing himself as a high-pressure small forward, Murphy became integral to the Crows' structure not for high disposal counts, but for his relentless defensive acts, tackling intent, and ability to lock the ball inside the forward 50.
While often the subject of external debate regarding his ceiling as a footballer, Murphy was highly valued internally for his adherence to team structures and football IQ, eventually earning a place in the club's leadership group. His durability and courage were frequently tested, notably returning from significant neck surgery to reclaim his spot in the senior lineup. By the time his tenure at West Lakes concluded in 2025, Murphy had evolved from a speculative rookie selection into a reliable clubman who squeezed every ounce of potential out of his opportunities, leaving the club having defied the odds to notch 120 senior appearances.