Sam Lonergan

D.O.B:    
26 March 1987
Club:    
Essendon 
Honours:    
2005 NAB AFL Draft Pick No. 50
2006 AFL Debut
2008 Most Improved Player

Recruited from the Tassie Mariners U18s and the Tasmanian Devils seniors, Sam is a small to medium-sized midfielder who is capable of playing in the forward line and in defence.

Sam was a star junior player in Tasmania where he won two Best & Fairest awards with the Mariners, captained a composite Allies team against Victoria and played senior football for the Devils as an 18-year old.

Sam made his debut against St Kilda in Round 15 of the 2006 season and unfortunately missed all of 2007 with a badly injured knee.

2008 was a season to remember for Sam as he produced some fantastic performances and was awarded with the 2008 Most Improved Player. Lonergan played 17 games during 2009 and kicked a total of 10 goals.

Hoping to secure a spot in Essendon’s midfield, Lonergan will continue to shine for the Bombers.