Luke Lloyd
| Luke Lloyd | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Luke Lloyd | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons (Coates Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 42, 2023 national draft | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
Luke Lloyd (born 8 August 2005) is a professional Australian rules football player who is currently listed with the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). A tall forward with a strong marking ability, Lloyd was selected by Brisbane with pick 42 in the 2023 AFL national draft. He began his career at the Sandringham Dragons in Victoria’s Coates Talent League.
Early life and junior career
[edit]Lloyd grew up in Victoria and attended De La Salle College, where he played school football. In May 2023, he gained national attention after kicking 19 goals in a single school match, a performance that boosted his profile ahead of the AFL Draft.[1]
He also played for the Sandringham Dragons in the Coates Talent League, finishing the 2023 season with 21 goals from 11 matches. Lloyd played an important role in the Dragons’ premiership-winning campaign and was invited to the AFL Draft Combine based on his club form, despite not being selected for Vic Metro.[2]
AFL career
[edit]Brisbane Lions
[edit]Lloyd was recruited to the Brisbane Lions with pick 42 in the 2023 AFL Draft.[3] Brisbane’s recruiting team identified him as a versatile forward with strong marking skills and long-term development potential.
In 2024, Lloyd played in the VFL with Brisbane’s reserve side. As of July 2025, he has not yet made his AFL debut but remains on the senior list. His contract with the Lions runs through the end of the 2026 season.[4]
Playing style
[edit]Luke Lloyd is a 193 cm forward known for his contested marking, goal sense, and ability to play multiple roles in the forward line. He has been described as a "hybrid forward" who can push up the ground or operate as a key target inside 50.[2]
Career statistics
[edit]As of round 17, 2025:
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2024 | Brisbane Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ "How 19-goal game helped rocket Luke Lloyd into draft calculations". AFL.com.au. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Luke Lloyd – Player Profile". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "Lions reflect on draft haul after targeting versatility". Zero Hanger. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "Luke Lloyd – Brisbane Lions". Brisbane Lions. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
External links
[edit]- Luke Lloyd profile at Brisbane Lions
- Luke Lloyd profile at Rookie Me Central