STRENGTHS:

+ Footy IQ
+ Forward craft
+ Leading patterns
+ Marking
+ Scoreboard impact

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Ground balls
- Speed

One of the most appealing factors when looking at Lloyd's footballing profile is his ability to impact heavily as both a link up half-forward, or as a target when playing closer to goal. In either role, the way he utilises his skill set so damagingly but differently is impressive.

As a link up option further afield, Lloyd’s consistent movement forward of the ball makes him difficult for an individual opponent to track and shut down, able to get free in space purely through work rate and footy IQ to be an option for his teammates coming out of the defensive half.

When kicked to, he holds his marks well even when an opponent makes heavy contact. Lloyd’s ball use heading forward from further up the field is pretty handy as well, particularly effective with his weighting of disposals to ensure teammates don’t have to break stride to meet the ball in the air.

When positioned closer to goal, Lloyd is still generally moving around to be in best position to lead for the ball, using his forward craft and footy IQ to lead to the right spots at the right time, compensating for his lack of acceleration off the mark.

Lloyd has been a regular scorer throughout the season, and generally converts well in front of goal, registering at least two scoring shots in all 11 of his Talent League appearances in 2023. He went goalless in only two games, in comparison to his four perfect games in front of the sticks - accuracy wise.

Lloyd’s size for the role he plays currently may be a query for clubs heading into November, with 193cm not quite true key position height at the next level. This will mean he’ll be looking to improve some areas of his game that aren’t always a priority for key position players, like his ground level game, particularly under pressure or in the contest.