Lachlan Jackson

22. A towering centre-back with ambitions to kick on to the national team, Lachlan Jackson has big wraps from the coaching staff in Newcastle. With two appearances for the national team (under 23s level) under his belt, Jackson started his A-League career in Brisbane. He made his A-League debut in 2014. He scored his one goal for the Roar against the Newcastle Jets. Jackson moved to Newcastle in 2015 and made his debut for the Jets back on 23 October 2015, starting in a 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory. The highlight of his time so far at the Jets would be his sole goal for the club. He scored a header at the back post in that 8-2 win over the Central Coast Mariners at the end of the 2017/18 season. After rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament, Jackson worked his way back into the first-team squad and is working hard on establishing himself as an imposing force in the defensive line. QUESTION AND ANSWER: What is your hidden talent… Good Dancer What would you be doing (job-wise) if you weren’t a professional footballer… I am currently studying electrical engineering so either that or a drummer in a rock band. Favourite childhood footballing memory… It would probably have to be scoring 11 goals in one game in U7’s Who’s the untidiest teammate at the Jets… I would have to say Topor-Stanley Who do you think is the best dressed in the team… Jack Duncan Who do you think is the worst dressed in the team… Jason Hoffman What’s your go-to karaoke song… The Look - Roxette If you could have any three dinner guests dead or alive, who would they be and why… Matthew McConaughey because who wouldn’t, Sir Isaac Newtown for the brains and Will Ferrell for the comedy If you were down to your last $20 what would you spend it on and why… PJ box from Mayfield West Kebabs & Charcoal Chicken Favourite Holiday destination… Snowboarding trip to Japan Favourite food… For an entree I would have ravioli soup, the main would be Gnocchi Bolognese with some green foliage and the dessert would be some peach blossoms. Does sauce go in the fridge or the cupboard... Fridge Favourite sport other than football… Playing Golf and watching Rugby League What are three things on your bucket-list… Bungee jumping, see the Pyramids and live a year abroad in Italy and go backpacking Who is your celebrity crush… Rachael McAdams What’s your signature dish in the kitchen… Chicken and Mushroom Risotto