{{Short description|Professional Australian rules footballer}} {{Redirect|Lachlan Hunter|the Australian politician|Lachlan Hunter (politician)}} {{good article}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}} {{Use Australian English|date=December 2020}} {{Infobox AFL biography | name = Lachie Hunter | caption = Hunter playing for the Western Bulldogs in June 2017 | fullname = Lachlan Hunter | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|12|13|df=y}} | birth_place = | death_date = | death_place = | originalteam = Williamstown Jnrs (Vic) / Western Jets (TAC Cup) | draftpick = No. 49 (father–son), 2012 national draft, {{AFL WB}} | debutdate = Round 13, 2013 | debutteam = {{AFL WB}} | debutopponent = {{AFL Ric}} | debutstadium = Etihad Stadium | height = 183 cm | weight = 82 kg | position = Wingman / Midfielder / Forward | currentclub = | guernsey = | years1 = 2013–2022 | club1 = {{AFL WB}} | games_goals1 = 173 (73) | years2 = 2023–2024 | club2 = Melbourne | games_goals2 = {{0}}26 {{0}}(7) | games_goalstotal = 199 (80) | careerhighlights = *AFL premiership player (2016) * Charles Sutton Medal: 2018 *22under22 team (2016) *Rose–Sutton Medal (2015) }} '''Lachlan Hunter''' (born 13 December 1994) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the {{AFL WB}} and {{AFL Mel}} in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Hunter was drafted with the 49th selection in the 2012 AFL draft, and made his debut for the {{AFL WB}} the following year. He is a Bulldogs premiership player, a former vice-captain, a Charles Sutton Medallist and Gary Dempsey Medallist, a winner of the Rose–Sutton Medal and a member of the 2016 22under22 team. He has placed in the top 10 of the Bulldogs best and fairest voting for five consecutive years.
==Early life== Hunter was born to former Western Bulldogs player Mark Hunter and former professional Lacrosse player Colleen Hunter (née McVeigh).<ref name="family"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Victorian Women's Lacrosse|url=https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/victorian-womens-lacrosse/|last1=Fithall|first1=Andrew|work=The Footy Almanac|access-date=20 July 2021|date=20 August 2010}}</ref> Hunter played junior football for the Williamstown Juniors from the Under 9 divisions all the way until he finished the under 16 divisions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter's gun|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/48052/hunter-s-gun|last1=Collins|first1=Ben|date=8 October 2012|access-date=20 July 2021|work=AFL Media}}</ref> Hunter completed his schooling at St Kevin's College, where he played for the school team alongside future teammates Tom Liberatore and Mitch Wallis.<ref name="13contract">{{cite web|title=The Western Bulldogs have secured Lachie Hunter until the end of 2016|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/the-western-bulldogs-have-secured-lachie-hunter-until-the-end-of-2016/news-story/94af2561d0ba4e25909880c2f4e0ac9a|last1=Landsberger|first1=Sam|work=Herald Sun|date=23 December 2013|access-date=4 November 2020}}</ref> He also played with the Western Jets in the TAC Cup program.<ref>{{cite web|title=AFL: Two Western Jets drafted; Bulldogs land Jake Stringer|url=https://maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au/uncategorized/1140237-afl-two-western-jets-drafted-bulldogs-land-jake-stringer/|work=StarWeekly|access-date=4 November 2020|date=22 November 2012}}</ref> He had signs of becoming a prominent player early on, kicking 3 goals and having 37 disposals in a game against the Eastern Ranges Football Club.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/pick-me-signed-and-sealed-western-bulldog-lachie-hunter-a-devastating-goalkicker/news-story/7a4a2aa311b94035744417cc876f6836?sv=c2fe3707127e0778ab4c7d8223e709c5|date=15 November 2012|work=Herald Sun|title=Pick Me: Signed and sealed Western Bulldog Lachie Hunter a devastating goalkicker|first=Sam|last=Landsberger}}</ref> Hunter also featured in the Under 18 Vic Metro team in the 2012 AFL Under 18 Championships, playing four out of five games and picking up an influential 23 disposals in the team's 96-point demolition of Tasmania in the 2nd round of the championships.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lachlan Hunter another son of a gun|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/lachlan-hunter-another-son-of-a-gun/news-story/74b5c4e35777f2a409e4a81d7699c015?sv=27534a6e5982fbae0fdb48f501434dc1|last1=D'Anello|first1=Luke|work=Herald Sun|date=3 September 2012|access-date=4 November 2020}}</ref>
Hunter was recruited by the {{AFL WB}} in the 2012 National Draft, with pick 49 under the father–son rule, as he was the son of Mark Hunter, who had played 130 games for the Bulldogs from 1988 to 1996, thus making him eligible for selection.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dog Hunter|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/49565/dog-hunter|date=22 November 2012|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=4 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bulldogs draft years: 2012|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/437075/bulldogs-draft-years-2012|date=14 November 2015|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=4 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dogs to field five father–sons|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/741723/dogs-to-field-five-father-sons|date=11 July 2020|access-date=4 November 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref>
==AFL career== ===Western Bulldogs=== In his debut year, Hunter played predominantly as a half-forward, usually named on the interchange. Hunter made his debut in Round 13, 2013, against {{AFL Ric}} at Etihad Stadium.<ref name="debut">{{cite web|title=Top Eagles back for Hawks clash|url=http://www.sportal.com.au/afl/news/top-eagles-back-for-hawks-clash-240303|date=20 June 2013|publisher=Sportal|access-date=6 September 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130905161132/http://www.sportal.com.au/afl/news/top-eagles-back-for-hawks-clash-240303|archive-date=5 September 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Before his debut, then Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney stated "He’s very creative, he just understands the game and when the ball is near him, good things happen – so we are looking forward to him debuting and going from there."<ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter to debut|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/731261/hunter-to-debut|date=20 June 2013|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=3 December 2020}}</ref> In his debut game, Hunter collected 19 disposals, 5 marks, 2 behinds<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs vs Richmond - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2013/071420130622.html|access-date=26 November 2020|work=AFLTables}}</ref> and kicked one goal with just his second kick in his AFL career.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tigers pass another test|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/tigers-pass-another-test-20130622-2oq0f.html|access-date=26 November 2020|work=The Age|last1=Quayle|first1=Emma|date=23 June 2013}}</ref> Hunter then played in all the remaining games for the season, except in the Bulldogs' 4- and 28-point victories over {{AFL GWS}} and {{AFL Car}} in Rounds 15 and 20.<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs - 2013 Game by Game Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/teams/bullldogs/2013_gbg.html|access-date=26 November 2020|work=AFLTables}}</ref> Hunter received a Mark of the Year nomination in the 21st round of the season after he took a Spectacular mark over teammate Tom Campbell and {{AFL Ade}} player Ben Rutten.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lachie Hunter's hanger nominated for Mark of the Year|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/94321/hunters-hanger-nominated|date=20 August 2013|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=3 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter's hanger|url=https://www.afl.com.au/video/11308/hunter-s-hanger?videoId=11308&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1376816893001|date=18 August 2013|work=AFL Media|access-date=3 December 2020}}</ref> He finished the season with a disposal efficiency of 75.6% and an average of 13.2 disposals and 2.9 inside 50s per game.<ref>{{cite web|title= Season in review: Lachie still the Hunter|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/729827/season-in-review-lachie-still-the-hunter|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=3 December 2020|date=1 November 2013}}</ref> Hunter signed a contract extension that kept him at the club until 2016 in December 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Another pup re-commits|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/722271/another-pup-re-commits|work=Western Bulldogs Media|date=23 December 2013|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref>
Hunter had another consistent season in 2014, playing 14 games. He had his best game for the season in the first round of the season in the {{AFL WB}}' 65-point loss to {{AFL WC}}, kicking 2 goals and a behind, as well as collecting 24 disposals, 5 marks and 4 tackles.<ref>{{cite web|title=West Coast vs Wester Bulldogs - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2014/071820140323.html|work=AFLTables|access-date=3 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter received his second Mark of the Year nomination for his career, after his mark on Todd Goldstein in the {{AFL WB}}' 29-point loss to {{AFL NM}} in the 2nd round of the 2014 AFL season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Round Two Lifebroker Mark of the Year and Hungry Jack's Goal of the Year Nominations|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/443069/round-two-lifebroker-mark-of-the-year-and-hungry-jack-s-goal-of-the-year-nominations|date=31 March 2014|access-date=3 December 2020|work=AFL Media}}</ref> Hunter finished the season averaging 14 disposals a game, with coach Brendan McCartney stating "He has displayed a range of admirable qualities in his short time at the Club and although Lachie’s best footy is still to come, we are pleased with the way he is tracking."<ref>{{cite web|title=Focus on '14: Lachie Hunter Season Review|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/714614/focus-lachie-hunter|date=23 December 2014|access-date=18 December 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref> Hunter was given the Number 7 guernsey, swapping his previous number, 26.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bulldogs player numbers for 2015|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/716408/bulldogs-player-numbers-for-2015|date=9 December 2014|access-date=19 December 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref>
After a shaky start to the 2015 season, Hunter rapidly improved to secure a spot in the {{AFL WB}}' finals team. Hunter received a club-imposed ban for being late to club training, resulting in him missing many of the opening rounds of the season.<ref name="wing">{{cite web|title=Hunter now possession gatherer|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/458428/hunter-now-possession-gatherer|last1=Davidson|first1=Ryan|work=AFL Media|publisher=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=18 December 2020|date=5 September 2015}}</ref> Hunter was moved to the wing towards the late end of the season and he quickly became central to the team's efforts, averaging 30 disposals from Round 17 to Round 23 when he made the move to the wing.<ref name="wing"/> In the 17th round of the season, Hunter won the Rose–Sutton Medal, which was awarded to the player who displays the most courage, skill, leadership and sportsmanship in games between the {{AFL WB}} and {{AFL Col}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Rose Cup|url=https://www.robertrosefoundation.com/robert-rose-cup|access-date=18 December 2020|work=Robert Rose Foundation}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dogs-Pies to play for Robert Rose Cup|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/246517/dogspies-to-play-for-robert-rose-cup|date=21 June 2019|access-date=18 December 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref> In that game he was also named as best on ground,<ref>{{cite web|title=Ferocious Dogs bully Pies for crucial win|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/198447/ferocious-dogs-bully-pies-for-crucial-win|date=26 July 2015|access-date=18 December 2020|work=AFL Media|last1=Schmook|first1=Nathan}}</ref> as he broke his career record for most disposals by 8, reaching a new record of 32.<ref name="fire">{{cite web|title=Hunter fires up|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/454272/hunter-fires-up|date=27 July 2015|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> He also collected 1 goal, 10 marks and 10 scoring involvements, as well as 516 metres gained.<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2015/040720150726.html|work=AFLTables|access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref><ref name="fire"/> He had his best game for the season the very next round, in the {{AFL WB}}' 87-point demolition of {{AFL Ess}}. He collected 36 disposals, again breaking his career record for most disposals, and also kicked a behind, laid 4 tackles and took 6 marks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Essendon vs Western Bulldogs - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2015/050720150802.html|access-date=18 December 2020|work=AFLTables}}</ref> He was named as one of the Bulldogs' best on ground.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bulldogs blitz causes Don's demise|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/100107/bulldogs-blitz-causes-don-s-demise|last1=Schmook|first1=Nathan|publisher=Western Bulldogs Media|work=AFL Media|date=2 August 2015|access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref>
Hunter enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2016, cementing his place in the Bulldogs' senior team and enhancing a reputation as one of the league's most prolific wingmen. He played every game for the Bulldogs and at one stage in the season was considered in the running to make the All-Australian team.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lachie Hunter having career-best AFL season in 2016, opposition coaches opt not to tag him|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/lachie-hunter-having-careerbest-afl-season-in-2016-opposition-coaches-opt-not-to-tag-him/news-story/1744701167e187135c10ba5d5721eb8c|first=Ben|last=Waterworth|work=Fox Sports|date=8 June 2016 }}</ref> Hunter got his first above-40 disposal count, collecting 44 in the {{AFL WB}}' 16-point loss to {{AFL NM}} in the 10th round of the 2016 season, after he had to make up for the losses of important backmen Bob Murphy, Matthew Suckling and Jason Johannisen.<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs angry with Lindsay Thomas coathanger on Lachie Hunter, says Marcus Bontempelli|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/western-bulldogs-angry-with-lindsay-thomas-coathanger-on-lachie-hunter-says-marcus-bontempelli/news-story/52c7250aae2a23b2ebe4c827917cc614|date=30 April 2016|last1=Waterworth|first1=Ben|work=Fox Sports|access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter also took 6 marks and made 4 clearances.<ref>{{cite web|title=North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2016/071220160429.html|work=AFLTables}}</ref> An illegal tackle from {{AFL NM}} player Lindsay Thomas saw Hunter go to hospital after the game with concussion-like symptoms, but he recovered in time for the next round.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bulldog Hunter taken to hospital after Thomas hit|date=2 May 2016|last1=Twomey|first1=Callum|work=AFL Media|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/88020/lachie-hunter-taken-to-hospital-after-lindsay-thomas-hit}}</ref> He also had good games in rounds 2 and 11, where he collected 35 and 38 disposals, and kicked a goal in both games.<ref>{{cite web|title=St Kilda vs Western Bulldogs - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2016/071520160402.html|access-date=18 December 2020|work=AFLTables}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs vs West Coast - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2016/071820160605.html|work=AFLTables|access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter collected 85 disposals over the course of the 2016 AFL finals series, averaging around 21 disposals a game. He played in the {{AFL WB}}' 62 year premiership drought-breaking team, collecting 19 disposals, 1 behind, 4 tackles and 1 mark.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sydney vs Western Bulldogs - Grand Final - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2016/071620161001.html|work=AFLtables|access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> He finished the season as the club's leading disposal getter with 719 in total, averaging nearly 28 disposals per game, ranking him sixth overall in the AFL.<ref name="season review">{{cite web|title=Season review: Lachie Hunter|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/124710/season-review-lachie-hunter|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=18 December 2020|date=14 October 2016}}</ref> He was ranked as the number one uncontested ball winner in the AFL,<ref name="season review"/> ending the year with 514 uncontested possessions.<ref>{{cite web|title=2016 Season Stats Summary|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/2016s.html#sh16|work=AFLTables|access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter also came second at the club for inside 50s and equal third for goal assists. Hunter was recognized for his achievement when he finished third in the club's best and fairest count, winning the Gary Dempsey Medal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bontempelli caps stunning season with Sutton Medal|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/324007/bontempelli-caps-stunning-season-with-sutton-medal|date=6 October 2016|access-date=19 December 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Marcus Bontempelli caps stellar 2016 season by winning Western Bulldogs best and fairest award|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/western-bulldogs/marcus-bontempelli-caps-stellar-2016-season-by-winning-western-bulldogs-best-and-fairest-award/news-story/defac5e0f486656f1e693867a052f8e5|last1=Landsberger|first1=Sam|work=Herald Sun|date=5 October 2016|access-date=19 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bontempelli named top dog in premiership year|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/bont-named-top-dog-in-premiership-year/70be0b27-4111-4fdc-a66a-d337b1087701|access-date=19 December 2020|work=Nine Sports|date=5 October 2016}}</ref> He also received 13 Brownlow votes.<ref>{{cite web|title=2016 Brownlow Medal|url=https://afltables.com/afl/brownlow/brownlow2016.html|work=AFLTables|access-date=19 December 2020}}</ref>
Hunter played every game in the 2017 season,<ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter: "Happy to play every game"|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/video/281574/hunter-happy-to-have-played-every-game?videoId=281574&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1505704660001|date=18 September 2017|access-date=19 December 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref><ref name="sr2017">{{cite web|title=Season Review: Lachie Hunter|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/32126/season-review-lachie-hunter|date=18 September 2017|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=19 December 2020}}</ref> proving himself as one of the {{AFL WB}}' key players. Hunter signed a new contract in April which kept him at the Bulldogs until the end of 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lachie Hunter inks new deal|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/332437/lachie-hunter-inks-new-deal|date=5 April 2016|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> He had one of his best games for the season in the {{AFL WB}}' 16-point loss to {{AFL Fre}} in the 3rd round of the season, where he kicked the first 3 goals for the Bulldogs, collected 26 disposals, took 6 marks and had 4 inside-50s.<ref>{{cite web|title=Match report: New-look Dockers stun premiers in massive upset|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/144464/match-report-new-look-dockers-stun-premiers-in-massive-upset|date=9 April 2017|last1=King|first1=Travis|work=AFL Media|access-date=19 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2017/070820170408.html|work=AFLTables|access-date=19 December 2020}}</ref> He had a similarly good game in the {{AFL WB}}' 14-point win against {{AFL Col}} in round 1 of the season, where he kicked 3 goals, collected 21 disposals, and took 6 marks and 2 tackles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Collingwood vs Western Bulldogs|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2017/040720170324.html|work=AFLTables|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> He was named as one of the {{AFL WB}}' best on ground.<ref>{{cite web|title=Match report: Dogs prevail but never-say-die Pies impress|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/141579/match-report-dogs-prevail-but-never-say-die-pies-impress|last1=Ryan|first1=Peter|work=AFL Media|date=24 March 2017|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter finished the season in 6th place in the Charles Sutton Medal count, gathering 125 votes, 60 votes behind first-placed Marcus Bontempelli.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sutton Medal flashback - 2017|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/56212/sutton-medal-flashback-2017|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=20 December 2020|date=20 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Marcus Bontempelli wins Western Bulldogs 2017 best and fairest|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/marcus-bontempelli-wins-western-bulldogs-2017-best-and-fairest-20171004-gyu8o6.html|last1=Plerik|first1=Jon|work=The Age|date=4 October 2017|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Back-to-back Bont: Dog sets new club record|last1=Davidson|first1=Ryan|work=AFL Media|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/143771/back-to-back-bont-dog-sets-new-club-record|date=5 October 2017|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> In November of that year, Hunter was elevated to the leadership group of the Bulldogs, alongside Jordan Roughead, Jack Redpath and Jason Johannisen.<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs leadership group 2018: Easton Wood headlines new-look group of leaders|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/western-bulldogs-leadership-group-2018-easton-wood-headlines-newlook-group-of-leaders/news-story/70255e518a47a94fe71b8c4b6803c1ea|last1=Waterworth|first1=Ben|work=Fox Sports|date=20 November 2017|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref>
left|165px|thumb|Lachie Hunter at training in 2018 The 2018 AFL season saw Hunter have one of his best seasons yet, obtaining the club's best and fairest award. In round 7, Hunter captained the Bulldogs in their 9-point win over {{AFL GC}} in an AFL match, filling in for the injured captain and vice-captain Easton Wood and Marcus Bontempelli.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Black|first1=Sarah|title=Bulldogs toss the coin to toss the coin|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-05-06/bulldogs-toss-the-coin-to-toss-the-coin|access-date=6 May 2018|work=AFL Media|publisher=Telstra Media|date=6 May 2018}}</ref><ref name="gcmr">{{cite web|title=Match report: Dogs get the gold in Ballarat|last1=Collins|first1=Ben|work=AFL Media|date=5 May 2018|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/97300/match-report-dogs-get-the-gold-in-ballarat|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter, alongside Jack Macrae and Jason Johannisen, was named as best on ground for the Bulldogs,<ref name="gcmr"/> after gathering 34 disposals, 9 marks and 3 tackles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2018/072020180505.html|work=AFLTables|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter played his 100th game in the Bulldogs' 54-point loss to {{AFL WC}} in the 18th round of the 2018 AFL season. He collected 28 disposals, took 5 marks and laid 4 tackles,<ref>{{cite web|title=West Coast vs Western Bulldogs|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2018/071820180722.html|work=AFLTables|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> named as one of the team's best on ground in the big loss.<ref>{{cite web|title=Match report: Flying Eagles on song against Dogs|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/41237/match-report-flying-eagles-on-song-against-dogs|last1=King|first1=Travis|work=AFL Media|access-date=20 December 2020|date=22 July 2018}}</ref> Hunter tied his career record for most disposals in a game in a standout performance in the Bulldogs' 7-point win over {{AFL NM}} in round 21, getting 44 disposals.<ref>{{cite web|title=2018 in review: Disposals|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/273206/2018-in-review-disposals|date=6 September 2018|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Match report: Bulldogs bite Roos' finals hopes|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/101323/match-report-bulldogs-bite-roos-finals-hopes|last1=Beveridge|first1=Riley|work=AFL Media|date=12 August 2018|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2018/071220180812.html|work=AFLTables|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter was rewarded with the Charles Sutton Medal at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url-access=subscription|work=The West Australian|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/lachie-hunter-claims-his-first-charlie-sutton-medal-ahead-of-jack-macrae-marcus-bontempelli-ng-cad5f5ef4dda295553e36b94c8c4f338|title=Lachie Hunter claims his first Charles Sutton Medal ahead of Jack Macrae, Marcus Bontempelli|date=4 October 2018|last1=Landsberger|first1=Sam|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter the top Bulldog for 2018|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/hunter-the-top-bulldog-for-2018-20181003-p507lp.html|last1=Cherny|first1=Daniel|work=The Age|date=4 October 2018|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> He collected 191 votes, just 1 vote ahead of second-placed Jack Macrae.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter wins first Charles Sutton Medal|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/7497/hunter-wins-first-charles-sutton-medal|work=Western Bulldogs Media|date=3 October 2018|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bulldog wins first B&F by a single vote|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/139440/bulldog-hunter-wins-first-bf-by-a-single-vote|last1=Davidson|first1=Ryan|date=3 October 2018|work=AFL Media|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter led the club in marks and disposals for the total season, getting 117 and 626 respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=2018 in review: Marks|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/279080/2018-in-review-marks|date=14 September 2018|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2018 rewind: Disposals|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/16329/2018-rewind-disposals|date=24 December 2018|access-date=20 December 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref>
2019 was another consistent season for Hunter in his second year as a member of the team's leadership group, playing every game of the season, including the Bulldogs' elimination final loss to {{AFL GWS}}. Hunter signed a major 5-year contract extension on 12 March 2019, tying him to the club until 2024.<ref name="r2">{{cite web|title=Hunter belongs to the west until 2024|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/146553/hunter-resigns|date=12 March 2019|access-date=20 December 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref><ref name="r1">{{cite web|title=Lachie Hunter signs five-year extension with Western Bulldogs|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/lachie-hunter-signs-five-year-extension-with-western-bulldogs/qytdcnwtz9cy10n8xpxwtpqe8|work=sportingnews.com.au|access-date=20 December 2020|date=13 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Five more years: Prolific mid to be a Bulldog for life|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/106477/five-more-years-prolific-mid-to-be-a-bulldog-for-life|last1=Cleary|first1=Mitch|work=AFL Media|date=12 March 2019|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter stated that "I’ve clearly wanted to play for this club my whole life, and to be able to do that over an extended period now is a really good feeling,"<ref name="r2"/><ref name="r1"/> Hunter was a crucial part of the Bulldogs' 8-point win over {{AFL Mel}} in the 17th round of the 2019 AFL season, gathering 37 disposals, kicking a goal, taking 10 marks and laying 5 tackles,<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2019/071120190714.html|work=AFLtables|access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> getting named in the Bulldogs' best for the game.<ref>{{cite web|title=ROUND 17 REPORT: Three straight for Dogs|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/matches/1893#match-report|date=14 July 2019|access-date=20 December 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref> Hunter also bolstered the Bulldogs' effort against {{AFL Fre}} in Round 6 of the season, collecting 32 disposals, 8 marks and a goal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2019/070820190427.html|access-date=21 December 2020|work=AFLTables}}</ref> He was named as the Bulldogs' best on ground.<ref>{{cite web|title=ROUND 6 REPORT: Late Freo surge denies Dogs|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/253457/round-6-report-late-freo-surge-denies-dogs|date=28 April 2019|access-date=21 December 2020|work=Western bulldogs Media}}</ref> Hunter finished in 6th place in the Charles Sutton Medal count, 138 votes behind first-placed Marcus Bontempelli.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bontempelli the top Dog again|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/bontempelli-the-top-dog-again-20191002-p52x32.html|last1=Cherny|first1=Daniel|work=The Age|date=3 October 2019|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Superstar Dog joins illustrious company with third B&F crown|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/130762/superstar-dog-marcus-bontempelli-takes-out-third-bf-crown|last1=Bastin|first1=Paul|work=AFL Media|access-date=21 December 2020|date=2 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bontempelli wins third Sutton Medal|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/249049/bontempelli-wins-third-sutton-medal|date=3 October 2019|access-date=21 December 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref> This made it his fourth consecutive year in a row getting named in the Top 10 of the best and fairest voting. In December 2019, Hunter was appointed the vice-captain of the Western Bulldogs, after previous vice-captain Marcus Bontempelli stepped up to the role of captaincy.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bontempelli to succeed Wood as captain|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/540706/bontempelli-to-succeed-wood-as-captain#:~:text=Star%20midfielder%20Marcus%20Bontempelli%20will,remain%20in%20the%20leadership%20group.|date=10 December 2019|access-date=21 December 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Marcus Bontempelli Named Western Bulldogs Captain For 2020|url=https://www.triplem.com.au/story/marcus-bontempelli-named-western-bulldogs-captain-for-2020-153013|date=10 December 2019|last1=Meldrum|first1=Ethan|work=TripleM|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Star Western Bulldogs midfielder Marcus Bontempelli steps up as new captain|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/star-western-bulldogs-midfielder-marcus-bontempelli-steps-up-as-new-captain-ng-b881406880z|work=The West Australian|access-date=21 December 2020|date=10 December 2019|last1=Hope|first1=Shayne|last2=Phelan|first2=Jason}}</ref>
The 2020 AFL season was a chaotic one for Hunter, with drink-driving offences and personal issues pushing him out of the team, reducing him to a total of just 10 games played in the COVID-19 affected season. Hunter only vice-captained the Bulldogs for one game, the team's 52-point loss to {{AFL Col}} in the opening round of the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter to step down as vice-captain|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/hunter-to-step-down-as-vice-captain-20200420-p54ljr.html|last1=McClure|first1=Sam|work=The Age|date=20 April 2020|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref> In April 2020, after a drunk driving offence, he was suspended for four games<ref>{{cite web|work=Fox Sports|access-date=21 December 2020|last1=Waterworth|first1=Ben|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2020-lachie-hunter-punishment-for-drink-driving-western-bulldogs-suspension-fine/news-story/c3682d0b4fa3839a7280ff02bddda171|title=Western Bulldogs announce full sanctions for Lachie Hunter for drink driving incident|date=21 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lachie Hunter of Western Bulldogs gives up vice-captaincy over alleged drink-driving crash|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-21/lachie-hunter-western-bulldogs-drink-driving-sanctions/12169616|work=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=21 December 2020|date=21 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bulldogs star fined over four-car smash|url=https://www.crookwellgazette.com.au/story/6999177/bulldogs-star-fined-over-four-car-smash/|last1=Sweeney|first1=Karen|work=Crookwell Gazette|access-date=21 December 2020|date=4 November 2020}}</ref> and voluntarily relinquished the vice captaincy.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vice-captain no more: Hunter fallout after car crash controversy|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/391739/vice-captain-no-more-hunter-fallout-after-car-crash-controversy|last1=Cleary|first1=Mitch|date=20 April 2020|work=AFL Media|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lachie Hunter to step down as Western Bulldogs vice-captain following drink driving incident|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/lachie-hunter-vice-captaincy-car-accident-western-bulldogs/123f9z8ewacke109rrggynm6tk|last1=Naghten|first1=Tom|date=20 April 2020|work=sportingnews.com.au|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter relinquishes Bulldogs vice-captaincy|url=https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/04/20/hunter-relinquishes-bulldogs-vice-captaincy-mcclure/|work=SEN|access-date=21 December 2020|date=20 April 2020}}</ref> He was also fined $5000 for drink driving and given suspended fines for offences involving breaching of social distancing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs Statement: Lachie Hunter|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/586382/western-bulldogs-statement-lachie-hunter|date=21 April 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter came back into the team for Rounds 6 and 7, and averaged 26.5 disposals and 4 marks per game,<ref>{{cite web|title=Carlton vs Western Bulldogs - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2020/030720200712.html|access-date=21 December 2020|work=AFLTables}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Essendon vs Western Bulldogs - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2020/050720200717.html|access-date=21 December 2020|work=AFLTables}}</ref> but then took a break for personal reasons,<ref>{{cite web|title=TEAMS: Hunter out for 'personal reasons', Dogs forward injured|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/470994/teams-hunter-out-for-personal-reasons-dogs-forward-injured#:~:text=%22Western%20Bulldogs%20midfielder%20Lachie%20Hunter,to%20be%20the%20priority%20focus.%22|last1=Twomey|date=22 July 2020|first1=Callum|work=AFL Media|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lachie Hunter takes break for personal reasons|last1=Gleeson|first1=Michael|last2=Niall|first2=Jake|last3=Ryan|first3=Peter|work=The Age|date=22 July 2020|access-date=21 December 2020|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/lachie-hunter-takes-break-for-personal-reasons-20200722-p55ejb.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs star Lachie Hunter to miss Suns clash for personal reasons|url=https://www.zerohanger.com/western-bulldogs-star-unavailable-for-selection-for-personal-reasons-afl-44477/|last1=Cotton|first1=Ben|work=ZeroHanger|access-date=21 December 2020|date=22 July 2020}}</ref> missing the next five rounds.<ref>{{cite web|title=TEAM NEWS - Round 12|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/795788/team-news-round-12|date=15 August 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter and Houli to make their AFL return in Round 12|date=11 August 2020|url=https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/08/11/hunter-and-houli-to-make-their-afl-return-in-round-12/|work=SEN|last1=Edmund|first=Sam|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Stars set to make anticipated returns in Round 12|url=https://www.zerohanger.com/stars-set-to-make-anticipated-returns-in-round-12-afl-54191/|last1=Balloch|first1=Lochlan|date=11 August 2020|work=ZeroHanger|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter had one of his best games for the season in his return to the team in Round 12, collecting 29 disposals, a goal and 6 marks<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2020/010720200816.html|access-date=21 December 2020|work=AFLTables}}</ref> in a game where he ruled out rumours of a trade, after grabbing his Bulldogs jumper in celebration at kicking a goal.<ref>{{cite web|title='You don't grab the jumper if you're leaving': Lachie Hunter's inspiring goal amid shock trade report|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-trade-news-rumours-whispers-2020-lachie-hunter-brisbane-lions-western-bulldogs-vs-adelaide-goal/news-story/7b60c9ee3f9544843db2a0e23bf24d2a|last1=Waterworth|first1=Ben|work=Fox Sports|access-date=21 December 2020|date=16 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter makes big statement on return|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/796634/hunter-makes-big-statement-on-return|date=16 August 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref> Hunter was praised as one of the team's best players in the match.<ref>{{cite web|title=AstroNaught reaches new heights as Dogs destroy Crows|url=https://www.afl.com.au/matches/2821#match-report|last1=Canil|first1=Jourdan|access-date=21 December 2020|work=AFL Media}}</ref> He had his best game for the season in the Bulldogs' season-defining 5-goal win over {{AFL Fre}} in the final round of the home and away season, which saw the team obtain a place in the finals series. In this game, he collected 35 disposals, kicked 1 goal and 3 behinds, and took 7 marks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs - Player Stats|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2020/070820200920.html|work=AFLTables|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref> He was named the second best player for the Bulldogs, behind Tom Liberatore.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bulldogs down Freo to charge into top eight, dashing Dees' dreams|url=https://www.afl.com.au/matches/2879#match-report|last1=Beveridge|first1=Riley|access-date=21 December 2020|work=AFL Media}}</ref> Despite missing nearly half of the season, Hunter finished 9th in the Charles Sutton Medal voting at the conclusion of the season, with a total of 84 votes, 121 behind first-placed Caleb Daniel.<ref>{{cite web|title=King Caleb: Daniel crowned top Dog|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/823148/king-caleb-daniel-crowned-top-dog|date=6 October 2020|work=Western Bulldogs Media|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Every AFL club best and fairest winner and top 10 for 2020 |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/afl-club-best-and-fairest-winners-2020-top-10/6dhtza9obwue1hn0whpf73euc|last1=Naghten|first1=Tom|access-date=21 December 2020|date=30 October 2020|work=sportingnews.com.au}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Caleb Daniel wins Charlie Sutton Medal|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/caleb-daniel-wins-charlie-sutton-medal-20201006-p562k8.html|last1=Ryan|first1=Peter|date=6 October 2020|work=The Age|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref>
Hunter had a much different season in 2021 to his previous few, playing as a high half-forward due to the team's large amount of midfield depth. It was revealed that Hunter had played through the second half of the team's Round 8 win over {{AFL Car}} with a broken hand,<ref>{{cite web|title=Beveridge praises 'determined' Hunter for playing on with suspected broken hand|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/beveridge-praises-determined-hunter-for-playing-on-with-suspected-broken-hand/news-story/56c84d874de8b4c84ceb8e1d74330d5b|last1=Leonard|first1=Owen|date=9 May 2021|access-date=14 May 2021|work=news.com.au}}</ref> being lauded by teammate Josh Bruce<ref>{{cite web|title=Ball-magnet Dog pushes through pain barrier in bid to face Port|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/612244/ball-magnet-dog-lachie-hunter-pushes-through-pain-barrier-to-bid-to-face-port|work=AFL Media|date=12 May 2021|access-date=14 May 2021}}</ref> and coach Luke Beveridge for his courage.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hunter set for stint on sidelines with broken hand|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/610878/coaches-bulldogs-v-blues|last1=Healy|first1=Johnathan|work=AFL Media|access-date=14 May 2021|date=10 May 2021}}</ref> He had surgery on his hand in the wake of his injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Surgery for Bulldogs AFL gun Lachie Hunter|last1=Hope|first1=Shayne|url=https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/surgery-for-bulldogs-afl-gun-lachie-hunter-c-2804996|date=10 May 2021|work=Seven News|access-date=14 May 2021}}</ref>
Hunter was traded to the Melbourne Football Club at the end of the 2022 AFL season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lach-ed in: Demons swoop on Bulldogs gun|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/856820/lachie-hunter-traded-from-western-bulldogs-to-melbourne-demons|date=12 October 2022|publisher=afl.com.au}}</ref>
===Melbourne=== Hunter made his debut with Melbourne in round 1 of the 2023 season, and went on to play 24 out of a possible 25 games in his first season at the club. However, Hunter only managed two senior games in 2024, and announced his retirement on the 26th of September 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=Veteran Demon and flag Bulldog calls time after 12 seasons|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/1230440/melbourne-demons-veteran-and-western-bulldogs-premiership-player-lachie-hunter-retires|date=26 September 2024|publisher=afl.com.au}}</ref> Hunter ended his career on 199 AFL matches, across both clubs he played for.
==Personal life== Hunter is the cousin of Mark McVeigh and Jarrad McVeigh, who played for {{AFL Ess}} and {{AFL Syd}} respectively.<ref name="family">{{cite web|title=AFL finals 2016: Western Bulldog Lachie Hunter: like mother, like son|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-finals-2016-western-bulldog-lachie-hunter-like-mother-like-son-20160927-grpk0r.html|date=27 September 2016|work=The Age|last1=Quayle|first1=Emma|access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref>
==Statistics==
{{Australian rules football statistics legend}} {{AFL player statistics start with votes}} |- | 2013 || {{AFL|WB}} || 26 | 9 || 4 || 4 || 66 || 53 || 119 || 25 || 16 || 0.4 || 0.4 || 7.3 || 5.9 || 13.2 || 2.8 || 1.8 || 0 |- | 2014 || {{AFL|WB}} || 26 | 14 || 9 || 13 || 126 || 72 || 198 || 51 || 37 || 0.6 || 0.9 || 9.0 || 5.1 || 14.1 || 3.6 || 2.6 || 0 |- | 2015 || {{AFL|WB}} || 7 | 13 || 3 || 5 || 147 || 140 || 287 || 64 || 28 || 0.2 || 0.4 || 11.3 || 10.8 || 22.1 || 4.9 || 2.2 || 2 |- | scope=row bgcolor=F0E68C | '''2016'''<sup>#</sup> || {{AFL|WB}} || 7 | 26 || 10 || 14 || 391 || 328 || 719 || 146 || 66 || 0.4 || 0.5 || 15.0 || 12.6 || 27.7 || 5.6 || 2.5 || 13 |- | 2017 || {{AFL|WB}} || 7 | 22 || 18 || 9 || 302 || 195 || 497 || 115 || 56 || 0.8 || 0.4 || 13.7 || 8.9 || 22.6 || 5.2 || 2.5 || 2 |- | 2018 || {{AFL|WB}} || 7 | 21 || 8 || 10 || 343 || 283 || 626 || 117 || 58 || 0.4 || 0.5 || 16.3 || 13.5 || 29.8 || 5.6 || 2.8 || 9 |- | 2019 || {{AFL|WB}} || 7 | 23 || 5 || 9 || 332 || 279 || 611 || 150 || 53 || 0.2 || 0.4 || 14.4 || 12.1 || 26.6 || 6.5 || 2.3 || 5 |- | 2020{{efn|The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.}} || {{AFL|WB}} || 7 | 10 || 4 || 8 || 137 || 117 || 254 || 54 || 22 || 0.4 || 0.8 || 13.7 || 11.7 || 25.4 || 5.4 || 2.2 || 6 |- | 2021 || {{AFL|WB}} || 7 | 25 || 10 || 7 || 326 || 220 || 546 || 125 || 60 || 0.4 || 0.3 || 13.0 || 8.8 || 21.8 || 5.0 || 2.4 || 0 |- | 2022 || {{AFL|WB}} || 7 | 10 || 2 || 5 || 118 || 77 || 195 || 54 || 26 || 0.2 || 0.5 || 11.8 || 7.7 || 19.5 || 5.4 || 2.6 || 0 |- | 2023 || {{AFL|Mel}} || 12 | 24 || 6 || 3 || 308 || 230 || 538 || 100 || 42 || 0.3 || 0.1 || 12.8 || 9.6 || 22.4 || 4.2 || 1.8 || 3 |- | 2024 || {{AFL|Mel}} || 12 | 2 || 1 || 0 || 18 || 9 || 27 || 6 || 0 || 0.5 || 0.0 || 9.0 || 4.5 || 13.5 || 3.0 || 0.0 || 0 |- | 2025 || {{AFL|Mel}} || 12 | 0 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || 0 |- class=sortbottom ! colspan=3 | Career<ref>{{cite web|title=Lachie Hunter|url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/L/Lachie_Hunter.html|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref> ! 199 !! 80 !! 87 !! 2614 !! 2003 !! 4617 !! 1007 !! 464 !! 0.4 !! 0.4 !! 13.1 !! 10.1 !! 23.2 !! 5.1 !! 2.3 !! 40 |}
'''Notes''' {{Notelist}}
==Honours and achievements== '''Team''' *'''AFL premiership''': 2016 '''Individual''' *'''22under22 team''': 2016 *'''Gary Dempsey Medal''': 2016 *'''Rose–Sutton Medal''': 2015 *'''Charles Sutton Medal''': 2018
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{Commons category}} *{{Wbplayer}} *{{AFL Tables|ref=L/Lachie_Hunter.html}}
{{2016 Western Bulldogs premiership players}} {{Charles Sutton Medal}} {{2012 AFL national draft}}
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