Will Lorenz

Will Lorenz
Personal information
Born (2005-02-19) 19 February 2005
Original teams Kew Rovers (YJFL)
Boroondara (YJFL)
Oakleigh Chargers (Talent League)
Draft No. 57, 2023 AFL draft
Debut Round 16, 2024, Port Adelaide vs. St Kilda, at Docklands Stadium
Height 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Position Midfielder
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2024–2026 Port Adelaide 11 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2026.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Will Lorenz (born 19 February 2005) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Pre-AFL career

Lorenz first played junior football for the Kew Rovers in the Yarra Junior Football League (YJFL).[1] He also played in the YJFL for the Boroondara Hawks.[2]

Lorenz played in the Talent League for the Oakleigh Chargers.[3] In 2023, He was named in both the Under 18 Vic Metro squad[4] and the AFL Academy list.[5]

AFL career

Lorenz was selected by Port Adelaide with pick 57 of the 2023 AFL draft.[6] He made his debut in round 16 of the 2024 AFL season.[7]

At the end of the 2025 AFL season, Lorenz signed a one-year contract extension to the end of 2026.[8] He was delisted by Port Adelaide at the end of the 2026 AFL season.[9]

Personal life

Lorenz is the grandson of 1961 Hawthorn premiership captain Graham Arthur.[10] He attended school at Marcellin College.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Anderson, Jamie. ""It's surreal": Draftee quartet living their dream". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Congratulations to former Boroondara Hawks JFC junior Will Lorenz who has been selected with pick 57 by the Port Adelaide Football Club!". facebook.com. Yarra Junior Football League. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Will Lorenz". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Vic Metro squad named for 2023 U18 Boys National Champs". afl.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "2023 NAB AFL and AFLW Academy squads announced". afl.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  6. ↑ Alvaro, Michael. "2023 AFL Draft Review: Port Adelaide". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Anderson, Jamie. "Selection: Lorenz to debut against Saints". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  8. ↑ Anderson, Jamie. "Quartet extended for one more". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Power axe six players as off-season of change looms". afl.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  10. ↑ Twomey, Callum. "Son of GF hero, Hawks duo, brothers galore: 2023's draft family ties". afl.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "Port Adelaide locks in Lorenz at the draft". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
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