GWV Rebels player Lachie Charleson, who started out at East Point in the Ballarat Football Netball League, was selected by Port Adelaide in the 2023 AFL draft. Video by David Brehaut
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00:00 Well, Lockie, it must have been a crazy night at home when your name came out, Port Adelaide,
00:04 calling you in the National Draft.
00:05 No, it was unreal.
00:06 Unreal night, unbelievable.
00:07 I'm very thankful for the opportunity from the Port Adelaide Football Club.
00:11 I had all the family and friends over last night to celebrate the night with me and it
00:15 was definitely a night that I'll remember for the rest of my life.
00:18 Certainly becomes a whirlwind, doesn't it?
00:19 Definitely, definitely.
00:20 It was not too short to think about now, I still pinch myself, but yeah, I woke up in
00:25 AFL football so can't be happier.
00:27 And already you've had messages from players and you've had a chat with the coach?
00:30 Yeah, I've had a couple of messages from players like Zach Butters, Connor Ose, all those sort
00:35 of boys that are obviously powerhouses in the AFL and had a chat to Ken Inkeley as well,
00:40 which was pretty surreal.
00:42 So what's the most exciting part of this venture for you, apart from the fact that you'll be
00:46 living in a new city?
00:47 Probably just getting to meet new friends, new relationships and seeing where my footy
00:52 can go over the next couple of years.
00:55 What's your message to everyone at East Point where you've spent your juniors and you've
00:59 also had a taste of senior football?
01:01 Yeah, just listen to your coaches, soak it all in, they all have a different point of
01:06 view and just don't forget where you're coming from and enjoy it while it lasts.
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