KASEY Lennox is one of the more experienced NAB League Girls players. The over-ager debuted for a strong Calder Cannons side in 2019 and stamped her claim as one for the future, before progressing right through the pathway and earning Vic Metro Under 19 honours in 2021.

Having not just cut her teeth, but essentially made her name as a tall defender, Lennox is now looking to shake things up positionally in 2022. Her four-year footballing maturation in the NAB League has made for quite the footy IQ, and one which has Lennox focused on becoming more versatile this year.

“I’m trying to be more versatile around the ground instead of just being back all the time,” Lennox said. “I don’t really mind (where I play), I just want to show my versatility and see what I can play or where I can go.”

After starting the season in her customary full back role, registering 11 disposals and six rebound 50s against the Eastern Ranges, the 18-year-old made her move in Round 2 and notched another 11 touches as a ruck-forward. Her ability to adapt is aided by a strong handle on the fundamentals, which Lennox identified in her list of strengths.

“My strengths are probably my marking and kicking abilities, and footy IQ,” she said. “I’m looking to improve on speed and endurance, just running… (my) short-term goal at this point is having a good season and probably getting fitter and getting that speed and endurance up.”

On top of her representative experience in the famous ‘Big V’ jumper, Lennox also turned out in seven games for Essendon in last year’s VFL Women’s competition. From starting out playing in a boy’s junior side to rubbing shoulders with the best Metro and mature-age players, Lennox said she was grateful for each opportunity.

“They’re really good experiences. It’s really good to train with the high level, high standard teams,” she said.

“I started off 13 years ago at South Morang in Under 9s with the boys. I went to Wallan, played with the boys until Under 12s and then I went to a girl’s team because it started up and now I’m here… obviously my long-term goal is getting drafted.”

After making a 1-1 start to season 2022, Lennox and her Cannons are next set to come up against the Gippsland Power after a bye. The Round 4 clash will take place at Churchill Football Ground at 11:30am on this coming Saturday.