Career
After playing his under-18s football for the Northern Knights in the TAC Cup, Lambert began his senior career with the Northern BullantsBlues in the Victorian Football League. In 2014, he crossed to the Williamstown Football Club and had another strong season. At age 23, Lambert was drafted to the Australian Football League by Richmond with pick 46 of the 2015 Rookie Draft.
Prior to the 2015 season he was elevated to main list.
He made his debut against Western Bulldogs in Round 2, and was substituted out of the game due to a shoulder injury.