Player Watch #44 Jake Lloyd

[Kennedy Parker]

Jake Lloyd

Player Profile
Jake Lloyd is a ball magnet, an endurance machine, a clean user of the footy and a calming influence on the Sydney Swans’ half-back line. The former rookie-listed Swan averaged 27.22 disposals per match between 2016 and 2019 and won the club’s 2018 Bob Skilton Medal. Lloyd became the quickest Swan in history to reach 100 senior games when he ran out against Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 8, 2018. He was then recognised as one of the best players in the league when he was selected for Victoria in the State of Origin match for bushfire relief in February 2019. Draft history: 2013 Rookie Draft selection (Sydney) No. 15; 2014 AFL Draft rookie elevation (Sydney).

Jake Lloyd

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Jake Lloyd

Age

30

Ht

182cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.4

5star

K

14.4

5star

HB

9.0

5star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.9

4star

MG

403.9

5star

D

23.4

5star

K

14.4

5star

HB

9.0

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.9

3star

MG

403.9

5star

D

23.2

5star

K

13.4

5star

HB

9.8

5star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.2

4star

MG

357.4

5star

DOB: 20 September 1993
DEBUT: 2013
DRAFT: 2014
RECRUITED FROM: Horsham Demons (Vic)/North Ballarat U18

Jake Lloyd | AFL

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[Superstar swan]

Wonder if we can move him into the middle at some point. Maybe ling or stoddart can take his current role

 

[TheMase]

Wonder if we can move him into the middle at some point. Maybe ling or stoddart can take his current role

Wing maybe. Not sure he belongs at centre bounces.

 

[scaryness]

I likes him more as a player when he played on a wing. His inside 50 kicking was dangerous, but he doesnt get near the forward line anymore.

 

[Superstar swan]

Wing maybe. Not sure he belongs at centre bounces.

Either or. I know his kicking is pretty polarising but he can run..also lloyds current role is perfect for a young kid like ling or stoddart to learn the ropes and gain valuable experience

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Either or. I know his kicking is pretty polarising but he can run..also lloyds current role is perfect for a young kid like ling or stoddart to learn the ropes and gain valuable experience

Or he could just stay in the position he’s in and we address positions in dire need!

 

[Borough Blood]

This is true as that is exactly Lloyd's story.

No. Not even close.

 

[scaryness]

No. Not even close.

Jake Lloyd wasnt a rookie draft pick who was then trained from a wing to a half back position for now 3 years?

 

[caesar88]

It's bloody stupid to be cheering to his re-signing with a side of fear and paranoia that he's not worth it.

 

[Number37]

Is $600k too much?

 

[Ticky009]

Wonder if we can move him into the middle at some point. Maybe ling or stoddart can take his current role

Stoddart is no where near ready from what I’ve seen of him.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Stoddart is no where near ready from what I’ve seen of him.

I’m with you on this. My opinion but I don’t think he’ll make it, he’s a poor man’s Gary Rohan.

 

[The King!]

How can you overpay a player who has the most disposals, has the highest DE and has got us out of tighter spots than Houdini has ever been in.

This kid is a gun player and the sooner some of our do called experts here realise it the better.

In AFL circles he is highly rated. You all say other clubs did not come calling. Maybe that is because his management told them he would be resigning. Ever though of that. I've heard Sun's and one other club acpcproached his management early in the peace.

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Which tights spots?


Very good clubman, good player, but I can’t recall a tight spot he got us out of or a match he won

 

[Mick Oxlong]

How can you overpay a player who has the most disposals, has the highest DE and has got us out of tighter spots than Houdini has ever been in.

This kid is a gun player and the sooner some of our do called experts here realise it the better.

In AFL circles he is highly rated. You all say other clubs did not come calling. Maybe that is because his management told them he would be resigning. Ever though of that. I've heard Sun's and one other club acpcproached his management early in the peace.

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I like your post Wolfie but I just have to say that Lloyd’s sole objective was to remain in Sydney. He’s done that and now it’s on him to back up the past two seasons in the role that only he is playing and playing well!

 

[Ticky009]

I’m with you on this. My opinion but I don’t think he’ll make it, he’s a poor man’s Gary Rohan.

I’d like to see how he goes with another pre-season and year in the NEAFL. Some kids just take a little longer.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

I’d like to see how he goes with another pre-season and year in the NEAFL. Some kids just take a little longer.

Agree. Studs needs to plonk on weight. He seems to be smart and the oppo of Grohan.

 

[MC Bad Genius]

I’m with you on this. My opinion but I don’t think he’ll make it, he’s a poor man’s Gary Rohan.

A bit harsh based on 2 games in the seniors though.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

A bit harsh based on 2 games in the seniors though.

No, its not harsh at all. It’s more what I’ve seen in the NEAFL, which probably explains why his AFL games were forgettable. You get a feeling about some players and this is the one I have.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

I’d like to see how he goes with another pre-season and year in the NEAFL. Some kids just take a little longer.

I don’t do stats but I’d put my money on those that play regular AFL early on that make it.

 

[TheMase]

No, its not harsh at all. It’s more what I’ve seen in the NEAFL, which probably explains why his AFL games were forgettable. You get a feeling about some players and this is the one I have.

Tend to agree. He has more than AFL level speed, and his ball use by foot looks mostly tidy, but at this albeit early stage it doesn’t seem to me that the feel of the game comes naturally to him. Just my impression.

That’s not to say he won’t make it, but feel if he does it will be a half back or a half forward rather than a winger who needs a little more nous.

Plenty of time on his side. Club had given him a third year so he has a couple to work it out.

 

[Tedeski]

I don’t do stats but I’d put my money on those that play regular AFL early on that make it.

Like Brett Kirk.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Tend to agree. He has more than AFL level speed, and his ball use by foot looks mostly tidy, but at this albeit early stage it doesn’t seem to me that the feel of the game comes naturally to him. Just my impression.

That’s not to say he won’t make it, but feel if he does it will be a half back or a half forward rather than a winger who needs a little more nous.

Plenty of time on his side. Club had given him a third year so he has a couple to work it out.

I can only hope he proves me wrong. Anyway, we’re a little off topic here.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Like Brett Kirk.

Congratulations Ted, you’ve identified one player that bucks the trend!

 

[Tedeski]

Congratulations Ted, you’ve identified one player that bucks the trend!

Well first one that came to mind.

 

[caesar88]

Still so glad Lloyd will finish out his career (well most of it) as a Swan. How lucky we are

 

[Number37]

Agree. Studs needs to plonk on weight. He seems to be smart and the oppo of Grohan.

I'm not always convinced by the put on weight argument. The same thing was said of Florent.
Kade Simpson is not the biggest rooster in the AFL world. Caleb Daniel. Lewis Jetta. Kirky wasn't huuuge.