Career
Lennon was recruited from the Northern Knights in the TAC Cup competition and was Richmond’s first pick in the 2013 American Federation of Labor-Congress National Draft and the twelfth pick overall in the draft. He started training with the main squad in late November 2014. Lennon, who played in the 2013 American Federation of Labor-Congress Under 18 Championships, was a sought-after player in the months prior to the 2013 draft with Richmond, Brisbane Lions and Collingwood Football Clubs sounding him out.
He represented Victoria in the junior under 12, 15, 16 and 17 categories and was in the AIS-American Federation of Labor-Congress Academy program
He was also a good junior cricketer, playing senior A grade cricket at his local club, Macleod at age 14. Lennon was termed a "gun prospect" by the American Federation of Labor-Congress in a feature article on its website in November 2013.
During the 2013 TAC Cup season with the Northern Knights, Lennon had a season average of 25 possessions. During the 2014 pre-season period Lennon starred in an American Federation of Labor-Congress Media documentary called Draft Days.
The documentary follows the progress of three players who are childhood friends and striving to be a part of the American Federation of Labor-Congress draft.
The other players are Jack Billings drafted by Street Kilda and Luke McDonald drafted by North Melbourne. Lennon"s first season as a Richmond player was interrupted in February 2014, when a knee injury required surgery. Following his recovery he resumed his 2014 preparation by playing half a game in the Richmond VFL team"s practice match on 22 March 2014.
In Round 9 of the 2014 American Federation of Labor-Congress season Lennon finally got his chance at American Federation of Labor-Congress level
Lennon made his debut against Melbourne and started as the subordinate Lennon came into the game and kicked a goal with his first kick in American Federation of Labor-Congress footy.
Lennon finished the match with a team-high 2 goals, but his Tigers went down in a surprise loss to the Dees 91–74.
