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Lily Postlethwaite

  • Medium Defender
  • 23
  • 163cm
AFLW Fantasy Points
704 Season Total
50.3 Season Avg.
2024 Season Match Avg.
Disposals
11.9
Kicks
7.7
Handball
4.1
Marks
2.9
Tackles
2.6
Meters Gained
154.2
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Missing the whole of 2021 and 2022 with ACL injuries, Lily Postlethwaite is ready and raring to go for the upcoming season. Known for her defensive prowess, Postlethwaite didn't miss a single game in 2020, her debut season. The two-time Under-18 All-Australian and QAFLW Emma Zielke Medallist, remains a key figure in the Lions' long-term plans and will be looking to make a bold return to the side for season 2023.
Lily Postlethwaite
Missing the whole of 2021 and 2022 with ACL injuries, Lily Postlethwaite is ready and raring to go for the upcoming season. Known for her defensive prowess, Postlethwaite didn't miss a single game in 2020, her debut season. The two-time Under-18 All-Australian and QAFLW Emma Zielke Medallist, remains a key figure in the Lions' long-term plans and will be looking to make a bold return to the side for season 2023.
Total Games 39
Total Goals 6
DOB 29 October 2001
Debut 2020
Draft other
Recruited From Moreton Bay (Qld)/Maroochydore (QAFLW)

Key Stats & Performance

Benchmarking   Explained
Player Benchmarking Players are rated against other players in the same on-field position. After all, you wouldn’t expect an elite defender to be piling on the goals, would you?
Elite 1-10%
Above Avg 11-35%
Average 36-66%
Below Avg 67-100%
Stat Season Avg. v Career Avg. Top Season Performance Top Career Performance

Disposals

Season AVG. 11.9
Career AVG. 9.1
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Top Season Performance
19
vs West Coast Eagles Eagles Week 4
Top Career Performance
19
vs West Coast Eagles Eagles Week 4, 2024

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Kicks

Season AVG. 7.7
Career AVG. 5.9
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Top Season Performance
12
vs Carlton Blues Week 6
Top Career Performance
12
vs Carlton Blues Week 6, 2024

Handball

Season AVG. 4.1
Career AVG. 3.2
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Top Season Performance
9
vs West Coast Eagles Eagles Week 4
Top Career Performance
9
vs West Coast Eagles Eagles Week 4, 2024

Marks

Season AVG. 2.9
Career AVG. 1.9
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Top Season Performance
6
vs Adelaide Crows Crows Preliminary Finals
Top Career Performance
6
vs Adelaide Crows Crows Preliminary Finals, 2024

Tackles

Season AVG. 2.6
Career AVG. 2.7
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Top Season Performance
5
vs West Coast Eagles Eagles Week 4
Top Career Performance
6
vs Geelong Cats Cats Round 2, 2020

Meters Gained

Season AVG. 154.2
Career AVG. 119.6
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Top Season Performance
291
vs Sydney Swans Swans Week 9
Top Career Performance
291
vs Sydney Swans Swans Week 9, 2024

AFL Fantasy

Season AVG. 50.3
Career AVG. 40.7
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Top Season Performance
87
vs West Coast Eagles Eagles Week 4
Top Career Performance
87
vs West Coast Eagles Eagles Week 4, 2024

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  • 00:52

    All For One Award 2024 | Lily Postlethwaite

    Lily Postlethwaite received the All For One Award in another outstanding season for the versatile forward.

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  • 01:09

    Lionhearted Award: Lily Postlethwaite

    Young gun Lily Postlethwaite had to wait 1503 to play 25 games and was awarded The Lionhearted Award after producing her best season to date.

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    Postlethwaite: "It's amazing to be back playing footy again"

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    Between the Lions Ep 16 w/ Lily Postlethwaite

    It was a comeback 371 days in the making for Lily Posthlthwaite on the weekend. She jumps on the mic this week to share what her second ACL rehab and how she handled the highs and lows. Cathy also puts Lily & Bells friendship to the test to find o...

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  • 02:21

    Lily Postlethwaite's ACL Recovery

    It's been a long time on the sidelines for Lily Postlethwaite after rupturing her ACL at the start of 2021. Now she's back, fitter and stronger than ever, and ready to tackle AFLW Season 7.

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    Postlethwaite pounces for her first ever goal

    Some great pressure provides Postlethwaite an opportunity to bag her first major in the AFLW

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  1. Foundation Lion, Young Gun Extend

    Both players, who played key roles in the Lions 2023 premiership triumph, have inked two-year contract extensions as they prepare to help the Club experience more success.

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    After two knee reconstructions, Lily Postlethwaite's moment came in Brisbane's win on Sunday.

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  3. 1503 Days But it Was Worth the Wait For Lily

    Lily Postlethwaite will pull on a Brisbane Lions jumper for the 25th game, some 1053 days after she was drafted in 2020.

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