Lachlan Ash

Lachlan Ash (born 21 June 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Greater Western Sydney Giants with the 4th draft pick in the 2019 AFL draft.

Early football Ash was born in Katandra, Victoria where he participated in the Auskick program. He played junior football in Katandra Football Club and senior football at the Shepparton Football Club, where we won a senior premiership at the age of 17. Ash represented Vic Country at the AFL Under 18 Championships for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. He also played for the Murray Bushrangers for two seasons in the NAB League.

AFL career Ash debuted in the Giants' 24-point loss against the Western Bulldogs in the third round of the 2020 AFL season. Ash collected seven disposals and three marks. Ash took home the club's Rising Star award at the conclusion of the season, and had a career-best game in his team's 39-point loss to rivals in the 6th round of the 2021 AFL season, where he collected 35 disposals and 15 marks to be one of the 's best on ground that game.

In 2023, Ash adopted a new role under coach Adam Kingsley as a lethal running defender which resulted in a two-year contract extension. He played a career-best 26 games that season as the Giants made a deep run into the finals series.

In 2025, Ash averaged 28 disposals and became the Giants' premier half-back. He was rewarded with a selection in the 2025 All-Australian squad, but did not make the final team. In February 2026, Ash played in the 2026 AFL Origin, representing Victoria in their win against Western Australia. Ash was voted as the best on ground for Victoria in the match, winning the E.J. Whitten Medal.

Statistics Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.

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