Showing strong leadership and direction on the field this year, Matthew Lloyd proved to team-mates and fans alike his ability to step up his game and lead the play.
Often moving up the ground to help out his team-mates, Lloyd saw his reportcard rating jump from 5.79 to 6.44 and with a full preseason under his belt in 2008, fans think Lloyd will be in hot contention for the Coleman medal.
Games - 19
Goals – 62
Kicks – 214
Marks – 124
Handballs – 59
Games - 3
Goals – 13
Kicks – 34
Marks – 23
Handballs – 17
Games - 20
Goals - 59
Kicks - 181
Handballs - 51
Marks - 104
What some of the Essendon fans had to say:
Lloyd led fantastically all year and always gave 100%. I loved the way he pushed upfield a bit and helped out, and I hope he has another great year in 2008. (Pater George)
A great comeback year for the skipper. He still has a couple of good years in him to show us the Matthew Lloyd that could kick 100 goals a year. (Christian Adamou)
The captaincy, as well as spending a year on the pine, has made Matty a leader hungry for victory and it shows in his play which is hard working and unselfish! (Jeff Tapper)
A good comeback year after major injury, Lloydy's a good leader and capable of another Coleman next year! (Ricke Dovey)
An exceptional year for Lloydy and how good was his goal of the year! (Megan Hildebrand)
