Cooper Lord

Cooper Lord (born 20 March 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Cooper Lord
Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-03-20) 20 March 2005 (age 20)
Original team(s)	Sandringham Dragons
Draft	No. 9, 2024 mid-season rookie draft
Debut	Round 23, 2024, Carlton vs. West Coast, at Perth Stadium
Height	184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Carlton
Number	36
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2024–	Carlton	12 (5)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 11, 2025.
Career highlights
AFL Rising Star nominee: 2025
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Junior and VFL career

Lord played junior football in the Coates Talent League for the Sandringham Dragons.^[1] He was a part of Sandringham's 2023 premiership side, having 31 disposals and 5 clearances in the Coates Talent League Grand Final.^[2]

Following the 2023 AFL draft, in which Lord failed to be selected, he signed on with the North Melbourne Football Club's VFL team.^[3]

AFL career

Lord averaged 17 disposals while playing in the VFL, with his form resulting in the Carlton Football Club selecting him with pick 9 of the 2024 mid-season rookie draft.^[4]

Lord averaged over 25 disposals a game for Carlton's VFL side in 2024, eventually leading to him making his debut against the West Coast Eagles in round 23 of the 2024 AFL season.^[5] He amassed 15 disposals and 2 clearances in a 65-point win.^[6]

In the pre-season following the conclusion of the 2024 AFL season Lord signed a one-year extension with Carlton.^[7]

In round 10 of the 2025 AFL season against the Sydney Swans, Lord had 19 disposals and four score involvements to earn himself a nomination for the 2025 AFL rising star.^[8]