as a young age he was touted for his athleticism and uniqueness.

[citation needed] Laverde played for the Western Jets in the TAC Cup[3] and the Keilor Football Club.

[4] He was named All-Australian in the AFL Under 18 Championships, playing for Vic Metro.

In 2015, his first season at Essendon, he played nine games and kicked five goals.

[7] Notes * denotes rookie-listed players This Australian rules football biography of a person born in the 1990s is a stub.