Lions NSW scholarship player Jack Lawson will pull on the Lions Guernsey for the first time in an official match when he takes to the field for the Suncoast Lions this Saturday against Mt Gravatt at Gold Coast Stadium.

The 17 year-old was signed as the Club's second NSW AFL scholarship player earlier this year and has been playing with Sydney University AFL in between his studies.

Lions National Recruiting Manager Craig Brittain described Lawson as a 190cm skillful and mobile half-back/midfielder who has developed quickly through the AFL talent programs in NSW/ACT.

Lawson excelled for the North Shore Wildcats in their Under 18 Premier Cup Grand Final triumph over Pennant Hills in 2007 playing predominantly down back. He went on to win the Wildcats’ coaches award and finished third in the best and fairest at the club’s Presentation Night late last year.

Lions members and supporters will get their first glimpse of Lawson in the AFLQ curtain raiser which commences at 3:20pm at Gold Coast Stadium.