Charlie Lazzaro is a versatile attacking player who holds the rare and highly sought-after combination of elite agility and endurance.
An inside-midfielder through his junior years, he’s equally at home on the wing or in the forward line, with his natural work ethic and defensive pressure proving a nightmare for opposition players to deal with.
North Melbourne debut: Round 1, 2021
2023: Lazzaro had to bide his time for an AFL appearance with Round 8 being the first chance he had to make an impact at the top level.
Amid his sporadic AFL inclusions, the pacey midfielder/forward starred in the VFL, averaging 26.6 disposals, 6.1 tackles, and 4.2 clearances per match as a pure onballer. His dominance in the competition earned him a spot in the league's Team of the Year squad despite playing just 13 games.
After taking up the tactical sub role a handful of times, Lazzaro made the most of his time as a starter in Round 24 as he finished the season with 26 touches and nine score involvements.
