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.

D/M

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

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[J_Moore]

What do you think his most significant ones are?

He's too worried about contact when marking the ball, and his kicking is far too up-and-under, and gives the opposition too much of a look in.



The low rating here despite his high possession numbers is a reflection of the fact so many of his kicks were nothing kicks to contests, poor/pointless field positions, or outright turnovers.

Also the spilled marks and missed tackles.

 

[caesar88]

Lloyd is mega-reliable, but you can't deny he also has some significant weaknesses, and I hope he's working to address them.

Every single member of our team has significant weaknesses that s**t me and hurt our team.

Buddy and Kennedy included.

 

[Number37]

Every single member of our team has significant weaknesses that s**t me and hurt our team.

Buddy and Kennedy included.

In other words...players aren't perfect.
Funny how nobody is perfect, don't you think?

 

[caesar88]

In other words...players aren't perfect.
Funny how nobody is perfect, don't you think?

Agreed! Yet somehow folks found a way to turn a little mini-appreciation society of arguably our best, most-consistent performer this year into a critique of him

 

[Number37]

Agreed! Yet somehow folks found a way to turn a little mini-appreciation society of arguably our best, most-consistent performer this year into a critique of him

Losing is hard on the emotions.
Go to any club's board after a loss.

 

[caesar88]

Losing is hard on the emotions.
Go to any club's board after a loss.

Sure is, which is why we might as well look as the positives we have thus far... like Jake Lloyd!

 

[Number37]

Sure is, which is why we might as well look as the positives we have thus far... like Jake Lloyd!

People just have to go through the 7 stages...

 

[The King!]

Might rack them up but doesn't affect the game much

He kicked that goal though so don't criticise

 

[CD__]

He'd be top 3 in our b&f at the moment but somehow needs to improve his strength over the ball and in the air, it costs us goals every week.

 

[The King!]

Id still rather watch him try to improve than senior guys s**t the bed

 

[Punts]

He's too worried about contact when marking the ball, and his kicking is far too up-and-under, and gives the opposition too much of a look in.

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The low rating here despite his high possession numbers is a reflection of the fact so many of his kicks were nothing kicks to contests, poor/pointless field positions, or outright turnovers.

Also the spilled marks and missed tackles.

Was on display last night again

Turning the ball over and skies the limit high bombs
Could rack up 100 touches and an opposition coach still wouldn't tag him

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Has turned himself into a gun. Sure he fires an blank every now and then (who doesn't) but at least he's giving 100% from start to finish. First bloke picked each week!

 

[The King!]

Reliable consistent solid

Thats all he needs to give us and he is

Ohh look at me bag him Wolftone

 

[CheapCharlie]

Lloyd is having a good year.

seems to be getting better and better

 

[RW]

Lloyd's possessions aren't that damaging and he isn't the quickest player, but he runs all day - I notice he covers a lot of ground during games - and our coaches seem to rate this.

 

[The King!]

Those up and under kicks are frustrating, but just love his workrate

Must be leading or top 2 in the b and f right now

 

[Kennedy Parker]

Those up and under kicks are frustrating, but just love his workrate

Must be leading or top 2 in the b and f right now

Generally feel he only does that when under pressure. I reckon if he played up the ground with more space his possessions would be more damaging, but at the moment he's very consistent in his role so no need to change it.

 

[Cadsky]

His brother Matty is able to be drafted this year. Apparently there is bigger hype on him than Jake at his age. I wonder if we're having a look?

 

[momentbymoment]

His brother Matty is able to be drafted this year. Apparently there is bigger hype on him than Jake at his age. I wonder if we're having a look?

Hope so ...
I am loving the way Loyd goes about it.

 

[The King!]

His brother Matty is able to be drafted this year. Apparently there is bigger hype on him than Jake at his age. I wonder if we're having a look?

Does he dive

 

[Cadsky]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/cou...e/news-story/a90e7703ee141ffe57627d8e0cde5d1e

 

[Cadsky]

His brother Matty is able to be drafted this year. Apparently there is bigger hype on him than Jake at his age. I wonder if we're having a look?

Correction. Not available until next year's draft. But sounds promising. Hope we are keeping an eye on him and his brother is in his ear.

 

[miggs]

Lloyd is a great player. Still doesn't get the credit he deserves

 

[Kirkswan]

Those up and under kicks are frustrating, but just love his workrate

Must be leading or top 2 in the b and f right now

Prefer the up and under kicks to the kicks directly to the opposition that some of his team mates can produce under pressure! At least we have a chance of retaining possession...

 

[Jewelsbon]

I can't believe we are actually discussing Lloyd.
For the first six rounds this year we had very little to be pleased about, with the improvement in Lloyd and Jones the only real bright spots.
He's no superstar for sure, but for a low pick in the rookie draft he's pretty bloody good if you ask me.