Player Watch #35: Charlie Lazzaro - contract extension until end of 2024

[Sphynx]

Reminded me of patch in the half-forward role. Was very impressive.

He’s got Patch well and truly covered athletically

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

He’s got Patch well and truly covered athletically

True, but my point was that he seems a natural half-forward that can win his own footy.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I reckon he's most like Mahony.

 

[Sphynx]

I reckon he's most like Mahony.

Nah, Mahoney would have made Patch look quick.

Stand by Jade Gresham.

 

[Billy Not Really]

Would be a shoe in for a game this year you reckon, has some serious work ethic.

 

[ChoppyGun]

Is he the best so far of our draftees?

Looks very promising. Excited about him.

 

[Psicosis]

Is he the best so far of our draftees?

Looks very promising. Excited about him.

Very impressed Chop, Powell going to be hard to beat I rekn but glad we have both.

Laz has so much zip.

 

[andana]

Good movie

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[shinboner magic]

Our first three picks are looking very promising.
Charlie looks a very neat player and has fitted into the team seamlessly.

 

[Flawed Genius]

I think he's a future leader

 

[King Corey]

I think he's a future leader

 

[andana]

Lazzaro living the dream
North Melbourne draftee Charlie Lazzaro can reflect on his first AFL pre-season with pride.
By Dan Woods - North Media



With round one quickly approaching, North Melbourne draftee Charlie Lazzaro can reflect on his first AFL pre-season with pride.

Lazzaro was selected with the club's third pick at the 2020 NAB AFL Draft and has impressed in both of North’s competitive hit-outs, against St Kilda and Hawthorn.

The emerging midfielder says the last few months have been filled with 'pinch-yourself' moments, but he still had plenty of work to do.

“It’s so surreal to come into an AFL environment … but everyone gets drafted for a reason so you know your best is good enough,” Lazzaro told North Media.

“Running around with the likes of Jy Simpkin

12

Jy Simpkin

Age

26

Ht

183cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.0

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

8.1

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.3

5star

CL

2.9

4star

D

20.6

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

9.6

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.5

4star

CL

5.5

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.2

2star

, Cam Zurhaar and Ben Cunnington

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Ben Cunnington

Age

32

Ht

185cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.4

5star

K

9.0

3star

HB

12.4

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.7

5star

CL

5.6

5star

D

17.7

4star

K

6.0

2star

HB

11.7

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

4.0

5star

CL

4.0

5star

D

15.8

4star

K

6.4

3star

HB

9.4

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

6.2

5star

CL

3.0

5star

… it’s definitely something to adapt to.

“I played a little bit on Brad Hill against St Kilda and there was a part of me that couldn’t believe it was happening … but at the end of the day, I knew I could hold my own on my own merit.”

Lazzaro said he was keen to justify his selection, having been selected at pick 36.

“I’m reasonably in the loop with what’s said in the media … I did see I was ranked pretty low, about 88th I think,” he said.



“At the end of the day it’s all opinions and I take it all with a pinch of salt … the support I’ve had from the club and my teammates, I can’t thank them enough.

“I’ve come into the club, put my head down and embraced every opportunity I’ve been given … I’m working towards what is hopefully a really successful year.”

Lazzaro has impressed so much in pre-season that he's well in the conversation for a round one debut.

While he knows nothing will be handed to him, he says he can’t wait to pull on the North jumper if the opportunity presents.

“All I’ve ever wanted to do is play in the AFL … footy is such a big part of my life and it would mean the absolute world to debut,” Lazzaro added.

“Obviously it’s not there yet and it is a bit of a waiting game, but it would be really special not only for me, but also for my family and friends.

“My family has sacrificed much time and effort throughout my junior career, so the opportunity to pay back some of the faith they’ve put in me would be really special.”

 

[giantroo]

 

[Snake_Baker]

I hope they have Charlie handcuffed to Boomer.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

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these kids are definitely not from the Sammy Wright and Brad McKenzie physique school.

 

[giantroo]

Set to Debut

 

[Flawed Genius]

Erotic

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[king rising]

Top man Charlie- go well mate.

 

[Intothewind]

Congrats Charlie, good luck and back yourself!

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[Heaps of fun]

Go Lizard. Looks like he could start his career as a pressure forward to me.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Awesome work! Give it your all Lazz!

 

[Firestarter]

Cool s**t.

 

[Jasemon]

Brilliant news for the kid!! He’s worked hard. As I’d noted when I went to a training session early pre-season he stood out with precision foot skills off both feet. He’ll be a gun.

 

[Gasometer]