Watson returns to Colbinabbin where he won teen best-and-fairest
Watson rejoins Colbinabbin as their eighth recruit, returning to where he won under-17 best-and-fairest in 2013.
Lachlan Watson has signed with Colbinabbin for 2027, returning to the club where he won the under-17 best-and-fairest in 2013. In 2013, the Grasshoppers also claimed their only thirds premiership.
Watson brings substantial experience: 28 games for Dragons between 2015 and 2017, 48 games for Rochester, and six games for Dragons in 2026. Watson averaged 9 disposals and 25.67 hit-outs per game last season.
Coach Linton Jacobs says Watson can play multiple positions at Colbinabbin. Watson is the eighth recruit signed this off-season.
Colbinabbin have not won a senior premiership since 2008.
- 14 years
- Years away
- 18 years
- Premiership drought
- 6 games
- Games for Dragons 2026
- 2013
- Under-17 B&F year
Why it mattersThe signing boosts Colbinabbin's chances of ending an 18-year premiership drought after losing in the preliminary final the past two seasons.
AustraliaColbinabbin's recruitment push may improve the Grasshoppers' chances in the regional Heathcote District League.
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