Our Story

Lachie’s Legacy was created after the sudden loss of Lachie Poulter, who at the young age of 25, life was cut short but lived to the fullest of capacities!

Lachie had just come off the field from playing for his beloved Dunnstown Football Club when he collapsed and lost his life.

His death had ripple effects through the local and wider football communities. Players who are opponents on the field, rival spectators and everyone in between banded together to honour Lachie’s memory.

His family wanted purpose for this support, to create a legacy that encapsulates Lachie’s love for the game.

The game of football united so many after the passing of Lachie and was a constant throughout Lachie’s life. It was this passion for the game that is the foundation of this Legacy to allow every child, despite any financial, demographical or social factors access to football.

The aims of the Legacy are to;

• Provide equipment including, but not limited to; footballs, training equipment, uniforms, boots to children that otherwise would not have access to.

• Facilitate development of the game within rural areas through workshops for coaches, player training sessions and mentoring.

• Offer experiences to players and coaches within the game to build mateship and foster a supportive network