But earlier this year he began to understand how and why one of his biggest strengths can be even more important as he progresses towards this year's NAB AFL Draft.
As a member of the AIS-AFL Academy, Lennon was privy to a briefing from Hawthorn premiership coach Alastair Clarkson during a training day at Waverley Park in January. One thing, in particular, stuck in his head.
"When we went to Hawthorn with the AIS, Alastair Clarkson spoke to us and said if you can't kick, you can't play," Lennon said on Monday, after scoring well in the kicking test.
"That's when the penny really dropped, and one of my major efforts was to concentrate on my kicking and I've done that I think.
"[Before hearing from Clarkson, my kicking] was good, but it wasn't elite or anything."
During the skills screening at the NAB AFL Draft Combine, Lennon booted four goals out of five shots in the goalkicking test, scored 26 points out of a possible 30 in the kicking test, and 24 from 30 in the handball test.
He ranks as one of the best kicks of this year's crop, which complements his athleticism and strong marking.
The half-forward, who showed at the end of the year his ability to move into the midfield, has met several clubs this week with most seeing him as a likely top-10 draft selection.
Another player in the frame for that draft range is West Australian midfielder Dom Sheed, who has not played since breaking his collarbone in June.
Sheed has been linked with West Coast's pick six, and admits the thought of going to the club he supports would be a thrill.
But he isn't getting carried away with that prospect.
"I've grown up going for the Eagles, so obviously it'd be great to be able to get on the Eagles' list, but I'm not going to hold my breath," Sheed said.
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