It was a promising hit out for Lloyd who had not played a competitive game for almost 10 months as it was for James Hird. The Essendon champion was anything but dominant but he got enough of it to show his 2007 preparation is on track.
Richard Cole was the standout performer during the morning, running hard off half-back and using the ball well. After an excellent pre-season he is well placed to push for a position in the Essendon seniors come round one. If he retains his fitness he could become a permanent fixture in the Essendon back six.
Alwyn Davey continues to push strongly for a place in the Essendon senior side using his pace to great effect and exerting excellent defensive pressure. Leroy Jetta also moved well and his skills were polished.
Jay Neagle lined up at full forward at the opposite end of the ground against Mal Michael and he did exceptionally well kicking four goals in the first half. Two goals came via loose ball gets and two from strong marks.
Bachar Houli and Damien Peverill both started the match very well. Tom Hislop worked hard around the midfield contests and his strength and hardness were a feature. Jason Laycock showed the benefits of a solid pre-season and his ruck work was a feature.
Andrew Lovett left the ground with a bruised chest but is expected to be available to play for the indigenous All Stars next week.
Adam Ramanauskas, Ricky Dyson (hamstring), Andrew Lee (Foot). Jay Nash (Foot), Courtney Johns (Rested), Scott Camporeale (Achilles) and Kyle Riemers (Quad) did not play.
