Retired 25. Lachie Henderson (2016-2019), (2020-2021)

[dazbroncos]

Lachie Henderson has joined the Geelong Football Club after choosing to leave Carlton.

He had an uninspiring finish to his time at Carlton and is looking to rid that chapter of his playing days and start fresh at the Cats.

Many are looking to see him in the hoops.

Full name Lachlan Stuart Henderson
Date of birth 14 December 1989 (age 25)
Place of birth Trentham, Goulburn
Original team(s) Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 8, 2007 National Draft, Brisbane Lions
Height/Weight 196cm / 95kg
Position(s) Forward / Back
Club information
Current club Geelong
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2008–2009 Brisbane Lions 15 (3)
2010–2015 Carlton 102 (101)
2016– Geelong
Total 117 (104)

We welcome Lachie to the GFC and look forward to his time at the Cattery.

GO Catters

 

[Turbocat]

Very highly rated in his draft year..my guess if we went back there would have been a lot of posts hoping we could draft him.
I dont think he has ever played in a strong side and hopefully we will giving him a chance to do that. On paper he presents as a younger talented option than what Rivers was when he came.

 

[OzeSparky]

Gee he looks a lot bigger then I pictured, looks strong too. I have big hopes for the lad, and I think he can live up to them.

 

[dazbroncos]

Im pretty hopeful that both Hendo and Zac Smith can deliver strong results for us. Its not a good look, but I just can't believe they war both as bad as their final year at Carlton and GCS.

Im banking a lot on the change of scenery and culture having a big impact.

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[Turbocat]

Im pretty hopeful that both Hendo and Zac Smith can deliver strong results for us. Its not a good look, but I just can't believe they war both as bad as their final year at Carlton and GCS.

Im banking a lot on the change of scenery and culture having a big impact.

Go Catters

Im like what Im am seeing the training. Nothing outstanding , no fluff...just work...... and Smith every single photo he looks BIG

 

[Monkey King]

How's Lachie going for you blokes this year? I'm outta Oz so not getting much footy atm.

 

[Hamingja]

How's Lachie going for you blokes this year? I'm outta Oz so not getting much footy atm.

He started slowly through the pre season but he has been steadily improving week to week as he gets used to playing with his new teammates.

The club recruited him to replace Lonergan in the medium term and since Lonergan is still playing well and they are also trying to get games into Kolodjashnij they have been juggling the key backs around a bit to fit the 3 of them plus Harry Taylor in the squad together. Hence Henderson was "managed" against Port.

The two games either side of his week "managed" have been his best. He has taken 21 marks in those two games and while defenders always get a few cheapies switching play more than a fair share of them would have been marks from opposition kicks. It's pretty handy if you have a key defensive combo like Taylor and Henderson picking everything off in the air. Obviously Essendon and Gold Coast are not the strongest opposition so it's up to Henderson to keep doing it under more pressure against better teams.

 

[Strangled Cat]

Henderson definitely played his best game for the club last night. He backed up his good form two weeks prior against Essendon. While the opposition hasn't been strong, all any player can do is put their best foot forward every week. And that's exactly what Hendo is doing, he's building...

 

[manboob]

He took more marks in the Suns' forward 50 than the Suns' did I'm pretty sure.

 

[Turbocat]

How's Lachie going for you blokes this year? I'm outta Oz so not getting much footy atm.

Confidence building , marks holding , bit by bit he is looking more and more a valuable recruit.. The torps on the run , not so good.

 

[dazbroncos]

Sad to see Hendo go like this.

Still has things to offer for mine.

Cats finalise list ahead of draft

Geelong has made a number of list changes prior to Thursday’s list lodgement deadline.

www.geelongcats.com.au

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[dazbroncos]

And he's back.
Selected with Rookie pick 35 in the 2019 Rookie draft.

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[Scottland2007]

And he's back.
Selected with Rookie pick 35 in the 2019 Rookie draft.

GO Catters

Stoked we picked this kid up. He’ll be a star for us.

 

[Scottland2007]

Does he get the same number?

 

[ButterMill]

Well that is depth down back covered. Hopefully only down back as it wasn't fair to him to throw him forward in the prelim.

I think he's been harder than I gave him credit for at Carlton. He's been a quiet, solid player for us. Welcome back.

 

[Fyre]

Happy with this. Gets too much flack here. Solid contributor if played in his correct position....down back!.

 

[Landgraft]

Whenever you need to figure out who to choose for anything - trade target, makeshift forward, delisting, or drafting - Geelong can always just spin the Lachie Henderson wheel. Because why not?

 

[Mad_Hatter]

I'm good with this, still has plenty to offer as a DEFENDER (only FFS).
Hopefully gets another chance next season with the club limiting Harrys games to ensure he gets through the year.

 

[Drunkcat]

I like this as Henderson can teach young De koning in the VFL some tricks

 

[Down at K Park]

Well worth a rookie spot. Good coverage if a defender gets hurt.

 

[Catsmaninamerica]

Is a very good footballer. I was staggered he was delisted.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Is a very good footballer. I was staggered he was delisted.

Agreed.

 

[Grimoz]

Stoked we picked this kid up. He’ll be a star for us.

Reminds me of a bloke that used to play for Brisbane and Carlton but cant remember his name....

 

[Grimoz]

Thanks Abbott enjoy not getting a game at the saints, love Hendo and glad to have him back.......and by back I mean down back.....not forward.....pay attention Scott

 

[Grimoz]

Since we rookied him does that mean he gets 2 years?