Will Ashcroft Biography

Will Ashcroft wins the Norm Smith medal as best on ground in the 2024 Grand Final, becoming the youngest Norm Smith medallist of the AFL era.

Levi Ashcroft has committed to joining the Lions in the 2024 National AFL Draft as a father-son selection.

The 17-year-old will join older brother Will at the Lions, who is in his second season after heading north in late 2022.

"It's huge. It's been a dream of mine since I was younger," he said.

"I've played with him at school level and Sandy and that's some of my favourite games I've played in my junior career.

"To hopefully play here in front of the Lions fans at the Gabba, in Lions colours, will be a dream come true."

Will Ashcroft wins the 2023 Goal of the Year.

Will Ashcroft ruptures his anterior cruciate ligament against Geelong, bringing his outstanding debut season to an end.

"We are all hurting for Will because you never want to see any player experience a serious injury, especially a player in their first season,” the Lions' footy boss Danny Daly said.

"Our main priority is for everyone at the club to wrap their arms around Will and do everything we can to support him and his family in any way we can."

Will Ashcroft is the 2023 round two AFL Rising Star after amassing 31 disposals with nine clearances and kicking a goal in the Lions' 11-point win over the Demons.

Will Ashcroft makes his AFL debut for Brisbane at Adelaide Oval with 13 disposals (10 kicks and 3 handballs), 4 tackles and a goal in a 54-point loss to Port Adelaide.

Brisbane select Will Ashcroft with pick No.2 in the 2022 National Draft.

Potential No.1 draft pick Will Ashcroft, the son of former Brisbane star and triple premiership player Marcus Ashcroft, has nominated for Brisbane as a father-son selection.

Will had the option of entering the national draft's open pool, where he could be the top choice and stay in Victoria, where his family has lived in recent years and where he finished school last year, but instead has agreed to a four-year deal with the Lions.