Former Lion Blake Coleman has found his new footballing home, signing out with VFL outfit Williamstown for the 2024 season.
Coleman joined his older brother Keidean at Brisbane after being selected with the 24th pick of the 2020 AFL Draft, however, after failing to feature at AFL level in his three seasons at the Gabba, Coleman was delisted alongside Rhys Mathieson and Darryl McDowell Jr. in October.
The 21-year-old enjoyed a solid 2023 season at VFL level however, slotting 22 goals in his 23 starts for the Lions' reserves in a season that fell five goals short of a grand final berth.
In his 50 VFL appearances thus far, Coleman has gone at better than a goal-a-game, with 52 majors, as well as an average of 11.6 disposals per outing.
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The Williamstown Football Club took to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday afternoon in an effort to welcome the Morningside product to Point Gellibrand.
🚨 Blake Coleman becomes a Seagull 🚨
Coleman is a skilful forward with elite aerial ability. The 21-year-old was drafted by Brisbane Lions with their first pick in the 2020 AFL draft. This year he registered 22 goals in the VFL and showcased a career-best season. Welcome Blake! pic.twitter.com/Tku2GZ1qdJ
— Williamstown FC (@WilliamstownFC) December 13, 2023
Coleman joins ex-Sun Brodie McLaughlin in signing on to join the Seagulls after the joint holder of the 2023 Frosty Miller Medal was delisted by Gold Coast in the wake of its VFL premiership in September.
Former Seagulls Marty Hore and Oscar McDonald found their way back onto AFL lists following standout 2023 seasons in blue and gold, joining Melbourne and Fremantle respectively.
