Lachlan Robert Tua Jackson (born 12 March 1995) is an Australian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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Club career

Brisbane Roar

Jackson made his senior professional debut against the

, entering the match as a substitute for the fatigued

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in the 84th minute, a game which the Roar lost 2–1. Jackson continued his playing by being a starting player in the penultimate clash against the Victory at

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, and proved to be a bulwark in defence despite the Roar going down 1–0 in spite of a controversial penalty. He was again chosen for the terminal match of the season, a clash against the

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again at Suncorp Stadium.

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opened the scoring in the 71st minute, but the Roar couldn't prevent Edson Montaño from equalising. In the dying minutes of the match, Jet's custodian Ben Kennedy saved a shot from youthful winger

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, yet Jackson was there to collect the rebound and finished clinically into the left corner.

Newcastle Jets

On 13 July 2015, the Newcastle Jets secured the signature of Jackson on a one-season deal. Jackson made a total of 18 appearances in his first season at Newcastle, playing at both

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and full back throughout the year. Jackson's solid performances throughout his first season with Newcastle earned him a one-year contract extension. On 3 June 2021, the Jets announced Jackson had departed on mutual consent after accepting a deal to player overseas.

Suwon FC

In July 2021, Jackson signed for South Korean club

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* 1995 births Living people Men's association football defenders Australian men's soccer players Brisbane Roar FC players Newcastle Jets FC players Suwon FC players Melbourne Victory FC players K League 1 players A-League Men players National Premier Leagues players Sportspeople from Townsville Australian expatriate sportspeople in South Korea Expatriate men's footballers in South Korea 21st-century Australian sportsmen {{Australia-footy-defender-stub