Extremely passionate Matthew Lloyd opens up about Essendon's woes - Footy Classified | Footy on Nine

[@mattyey]

I find Matthew Lloyd the most respectable dude in AFL journalism in the country at the moment. He went through the heartbreak of 1999 and came back in one of the most successful teams in history (2000 bombers). So he has the credentials to be as blunt on any footy topic as possible (because he has been through it) When there has been so many incidences of media conflict of interest (Eddie with Collingwood, Roo with Adelaide... etc), he is the dude who never uses his “Essendon card” to show bias. Every single word he gives and delivers, he is coming from a fair dinkum balanced perspective...

[@johnmurphy7177]

I am a Carlton supporter. I hated Lloyd as a player, but I consider him the best at what he is doing now. I would rather listen to him because he tells it how it is, no bullshyte. I want Carlton to pay him to teach Big Harry how to kick a ball. I also want him to go through Carlton's list and tick and cross the players we need for the following seasons. He knows what he is talking about.

[@Gorilla_warfare]

As an Essendon supporter I’m glad Lloydy flies the flag, but really he’s a lone voice. Unless you are bottom 4, people don’t really pay attention to in ineptitude at the club at every level, and then you have people like Caroline Wilson that make excuses for the club on a consistent basis, doing more harm than good. The club needs a radical change, but it will never happen sadly.

[@timmcgrath3995]

I’m pretty sure what Mosquito said at half time was: “Let’s put our heads over the ball fellas” Outrageous laughter ensued.

[@coonee6953]

iou iouoiou

[@coonee6953]

iou iouoiou

[@OhAeroHD]

Lloydy needs to become our forwards coach honestly.

[@shinjuku96jackson4]

Well yeah hes got 800 plus goals to his name so yeah duh

[@jessseh9]

Shinjuku96 Jackson what was the purpose of that comment LOL

[@shinjuku96jackson4]

@@jessseh9 Lloyd has 800 goals to his name so he would be perfect as Goal Kicking Coach

[@jessseh9]

Shinjuku96 Jackson yeah but you pretty much tried making old mate looks stupid by agreeing with him? Lol

[@shinjuku96jackson4]

@@jessseh9 old mate looks stupid Congrats you just played yourself

[@ButtaFingerzz]

I will watch all Lloyd content, rate him

[@mattyey]

Yeh he is my favourite media footy guy.... he sets a standard in neutrality that other journalists lack

[@mattyey]

Also he has had the career of experience, Essendons dark days/glory days... got along great with Sheeds, he didn’t see eye to eye with Knightsy... so he knows the ins and outs of coaches, winning and losing.

[@ButtaFingerzz]

@@mattyey Not afraid to speak up either. Shows a lot of character when you're a champion of the club to tell some hard truths. Does it very well

[@nickleoni7241]

Not exactly, should have called out hird for his misdeeds better. And done a take over then and there, but he won't becuase your management is the problem. And I would admit he has the fire and knowledge to do so, but realises the obstacles. Look at the lions, CEO sweep etc, leagues beyond where the could of been

[@darrenmiles-morland8038]

Matthew Lloyd has every right to feel as disappointed as he does about the Bombers at the moment. He has been passionate about them throughout his entire life, and with so much at stake in Sunday's match against Geelong they didn't give a yelp in the first half. No wonder he and every other passionate Dons' fan would have been infuriated to see the players smiling when they broke up from the huddle before the 3rd quarter commenced.

[@J_ZD]

Nothing will change as long as Adrian Dudoro is employed by the club, been there for 22 years and can't recruit proper midfielders to save his life. A fresh approach is needed!

[@tcbgarage2845]

Hard to believe a club that 20 years ago had probably the most dominant season of football ever has basically done nothing since. How can a club not have even won a final in 16 years. Got to give it to Lloyd he does the media well. Must be hard for him to see his club like that.

[@chrisj4649]

Lloydy is spot on with everything he says, I wish he would be part of the solution, but can't fault the guy for taking a break. Come on bombers, time to get real.

[@jdf2100]

Watching it closely, I think all the bombers players are laughing at something Mosquito has said. Makes sense, they don't want to give the kid a greasy

[@rexyviney36]

TJ: A week is a long time in politics. Also TJ: A fortnight in football is even longer... Visionary...

[@Deadlynugget101]

In terms of squad i agree there is no gap from top teams, our game plan just seems to be something trying to be forced rather than playing to our strengths. Also Respect to Lloyd for not sugarcoating it and saying it how it is.

[@karotman1728]

im sick of my club being mediocre for the whole season every year. We need to play more physical. Most the other fans hate us anyway so why not play hard footy

[@ad_2211]

So annoying that Caroline repeatedly hijacks the conversation and rudely talks over everyone.

[@AshBhang2010]

Thank you for saying that Matthew. . Draft Tough ! ! Footballers who run at the ball & are not afraid to go get the ball. .

[@aaronsalmon1376]

Caro taking over while someone is talking yet again.

[@patrickbateman6885]

She’s also a diehard fan of dictator dan

[@jacksams556]

All i want is for my dons to play well is that 2 hard to ask like cmon

[@stephenhoward358]

I think arriving at the ground so close to game time didn't help

[@karotman1728]

@@stephenhoward358 true but that is no excuse to get blown out by 66 points

[@fleetingworlds8610]

Mate the saints rocked up to the ground 45 minutes before our game and still blew us away, its not an excuse.

[@rayoflight9709]

As a tiger supporter I can tell you what the real problem is . It's the people running the club in management who are the reason Essendon are going nowhere. Brendon Gale is the reason Richmond is winning.

[@baggersSC]

On ya Lloyd about time we had someone crack into the side im furious watching this side i get more angry watching us play than the people not obeying covid rules. Where unwatchable we need to play that fast brand of footy not chipping around yes the running is not sustainable but its natural the players are better when we play this way. Finals will not come to our club for years with the way we play i hope we see some hope over the next few weeks and pre-season. Embarrassed to barrack at the moment.

[@lucasj2331]

richmond fan here, essendon used to be the most watchable side in the comp, run and dash, saad and mckenna off half back, taking the game on. ever since rutten was announced he was going to take over, he's ruined them.

[@baggersSC]

@@lucasj2331 I agree I wouldn't say ruined yet we need to see a full year under Rutten first, but I do agree we were so fun to watch just kamakzi the ball forward run and carry now we see glimpses of that :/

[@lucasj2331]

BAGGERS i just miss watching Essendon playing on instinct, right now they look like they’re afraid of failing. We’ll see what happens next year for Essendon being permanently coached under rutten

[@stephenhoward358]

Ease up the drug scandal still clouds over their heads

[@baggersSC]

@dwight 88 I'm not but I hope YOU realise those actions will have the potential to be fatal for people and your one of the core reasons that will happen. Putting people at risk well done champ

[@donnaflanagan4146]

That midfield falls squarely at Dodoro’s feet. Lloyd’s should have called him out. That’s damming those height differences. Boak is the shortest from the other 2 clubs, still taller than Essendon’s 4.

[@Cliffy1616]

Yeah I was debating a guy at work about it the other week. He was saying their mids are fine as is and my take was that while they’re good players they lack the size that other clubs Top midfielders have. I mean I’m pretty sure Heppel is their biggest midfielder and he’s been out injured all year and while I like him I certainly wouldn’t rate him as highly as the likes of Martin, Fyfe, Boak, Dangerfield, Cripps etc. so yeah their midfield is a big issue they’ve got good players in there but they aren’t the types of players that you want trying to barge their way through contests.

[@Chuckakhan]

jake cliff yeah heppell is our biggest midfielder at 189 cm tall, I think shiel is our second largest at 187. We have a lot of players at that 175-181 cms

[@TheBloggme]

@@Chuckakhan its says shiel is 182cm in the video lmao

[@Chuckakhan]

TheBloggme oops well heppell is 189 cm. I also think those measurements from their draft hears

[@alexwarner6111]

Donna Flanagan they need a big sized mid, but trading for a superstar is almost impossible, but look at Mengelola at Geelong and Mitch Robinson, the right fringe player can really make a difference. Ollie Wines is surprisingly tall and a big body, and would be a great fit, but not sure he wants to leave Port. Powell-pepper would be a good fit too,

[@Theo-fp2oe]

No one gives a toss at that club. Culture has been nonchalant for a long time and it starts from the very top. The only way to change this, is for fans to turn their back on the club.

[@shannongibbons6013]

I’d be looking at Adrian dodoro, his had 15 years to build a side and push for a premiership yet he can’t even get a side decent enough to win a final.

[@kathlax24]

Should bring in the players of the year 2000 to coach, bet my left nut there would be an improvement

[@rhapsidy]

Bring Lloydy back to the club.

[@markashley425]

Dodoro has always been the problem

[@kufujitsu]

List management seems to be the problem - too many flashy type players - not enough physical types. The Dons get monstered too often to be a top line club. Compare Essendon's line up to Geelong's - the difference isn't just skill....

[@tyranta.devillier1791]

the club needs to dedicate Langford to the midfield role and maybe also try Laverde in the midfield (the guy played pre-AFL as a midfielder) fills the big body required there, instead of bringing in 26-27 year olds from other teams.

[@AdamSandaver]

Sad times at Bomberland.

[@damobdaking]

As this is the internet and not just a place for Victorians - Kiwi Freo fan here. Any chance you blokes can do some positive clips, as in Geelong played bloody well, the ball movement was clean and crisp almost finals like. The kicking from the cats was methodical and hit the man more often than the pack. Just nice football to watch. Almost a training run. As for The boomers, they do nothing but boom at the wrong time. They should drop the boomers nickname and go back to the 1920's moniker Mosquito Fleet. Hope it's not a ACL for the young bloke, but fear it is.

[@whatupyo7260]

A 70000 Member round of Applause Mr Loyd 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏☔️👏☔️☔️👏

[@windyhillbomber]

Ultra Sonic you do know that makes absolutely no sense. On any level.

[@nickc2144]

For the first time ever I didn't renew my membership this year. I can handle losing, I can't handle not doing anything about it. A once proud, powerhouse club has become a shadow of its former self. The culture has changed and they have no heart, no passion and no desire. 10 goals down at half time and they should be bleeding but instead, they tell jokes and have a laugh.

[@danielclarke6209]

Give Matthew Lloyd a chance at coaching

[@michaelquinlan1969]

Matthew Lloyd speaking the truth and it Starts with a poorly qualified CEO

[@patrickhamilton857]

Lloyd was one of the hardest toughest full forwards to ever play. Thats y he earned respect and success. Im a demon supporter and both Melbourne and the bombers lack these two traits. Until the kids are taught this they will go on thinking a half time joke = a premiership. Absolute garbage!

[@roosta_03]

Echoed sentiments, early 2022.....

[@mophead9191]

midfield is too small and weak 100% - but it's a bit deceiving to not list heppell who's the biggest mid we have.

[@MrWhitmen1981]

Yeah but he is now where beefy like jobe who we still haven’t found a replacement for.

[@void2772]

@@MrWhitmen1981 jake stringer…

[@JoeIngles-co3ou]

We should bring back Hird and sack dodoro and Rutten.

[@jacksams556]

u know u are right i dont mind that

[@rickywellington153]

Lloyd for dodoro job

[@rickywellington153]

Lucas fwd coach

[@taliamason7986]

@@rickywellington153 You mean Scott Lucas?

[@rickywellington153]

@@taliamason7986 yes

[@DJ_Josh_AU]

I feel embarrassed supporting this club... and this is what causes bulling.

[@mattyey]

Josh Clark don’t lose faith man... I’m an Eagles guy, but I don’t have any beef against the Dons. I respect your club man but you gotta keep your head up, look at the success of the tigers (after decades of embarrassment), things can turn around 👍

[@benjaminparkinson5255]

Stringer is giant now

[@mundusa]

Wines was drafted at 187, he's 190 now

[@anthonylynch4737]

Funny they have done literally nothing for 20 years since being the greatest team in 2000.What a massive fall from grace !

[@patrickbateman6885]

Since when were they the “greatest team” Hawthorn the greatest the 70s team the 80s team the 08 3 peat team

[@anthonylynch4737]

@@patrickbateman6885 Greatest for a season losing only one game not era.

[@liapz8676]

They were really looking for a run and gun side, playing fast footy. That has been proven to work at times, however now its all about the bigger bodies playing style just wont work with small runners

[@pasune_]

2 years on nothings changed

[@aardvark8127]

Its the case of Lloyd having another sook, he was a sook as a player he is a sook as a broadcaster 'Sheedy's pet. Lloyd said earlier in the season how impressed he was with Essendon's improvement and how they were monty's for finals. Oh Gee, things have gone a little pear shaped since then and look at the knifes being thrown. Lloyd is a typical media sniper who picks out a bunny and verbally berates them on air and later tries to justify the cause. Rutten is not an Essendon person, if he has a bad year next season 'have mercy' , he'll be verbally vaporised by that Lloyd, again.

[@windyhillbomber]

Lloyd has consistently been on the record challenging the lack of improvement at Essendon for the last three years. So whatever point you were trying to make is irrelevant.

[@aardvark8127]

@@windyhillbomber I couldn't give a flying stuff what people think is irrelevant all I hear is a constant verbal bashing particularly by Lloyd using the media platform to publicly berate players and coaches oh whom are not Essendon people eg John Worsfold never heard Lloyd call out James Hird for his involvement in creating a toxic culture at Essendon or Mark Thompson for not achieving much as coach, why? because they are his Essendon's buddies. If Lloyd is going to be miserable at least be consistent about it, call out Essendon people too!

[@windyhillbomber]

simon gislingham what you just wrote makes no sense, contradicts your initial post and is largely untrue. On that basis, I’ll stick with irrelevant whether you care or not. Take a deep breath and try gathering your thoughts in a more coherent, factual and relevant way. Cheers, have a great day.

[@aardvark8127]

@@windyhillbomber All bets in.....that Rutten will be the next to be unceremoniously 'shat on' by Lloyd through the media. I get Essendon fans are not interested in this content and would find it irrelevant to their cause, I'm sure they would much rather throw rose petals at each other's feet in an act of mourning at another lost season. To say, what was said in my post was untrue is crap, I have been hanging off Lloyd's words for a long time and one thing I hate is a media sniper which Lloyd is one and I have no problems in calling him out for it. If I knew how Lloyd would perform in the media when he was playing I would have wished the media give him a harder time calling him something worse than soft, stager and later in his career Dog.

[@windyhillbomber]

simon gislingham becoming more unhinged and incoherent with each post....keep em coming

[@boundsy88]

They are trying to get the best key forward in the competition to not leave the club and they show displays like this. I wouldnt blame Joe if this was the deciding factor in him moving on. Why would he wanna be at a club that takes the comp as a joke when he could be at brisbane or somewhere else leading them to a premiership.

[@bustergoldenrod]

We have been screaming out for big bodied mids for years and what has been done about it??? And no TJ, arrogance is not the answer, that’s what has got us into this mess.

[@dashman13]

Caro shut up and let people finish what they gave to say.

[@aussierose]

Why doesn't Lloydy put his money where his mouth is, step up to the plate and coach Essendon??? Let's see how good Lloyd is as a coach or is he too chicken to put himself out in the firing line? He should be thankful that a 3 time premiership West Australian winner took up the challenge to coach Essendon when they needed someone the most! Worsfold didn't have to take on the job, he could have said "no bugger off" but he didnt! He knew Essendon needed help! Where was Lloydy when Essendon needed him? For all the support and advantages that Essendon gave him over the years, I think its high time he paid back!

[@fredmoschini1035]

I will be a 50 year member next year and we will still be going nowhere unless a severe intervention occurs this off-season. We are an embarrassing Club that stands for nothing. We are 20 years without a premiership. This breaks our previous record 19 year drought between 1965 and 1984. We need a clean out from top to bottom. This list is over rated, SOFT and totally inconsistent. We need a strong Chairman and need to trade out 20 players and send Dodoro to pasture and start rebuilding asap. Carlton went on the right path and are now closer to a premiership than us. Memberships have nose dived by 30% this year and we will continue to lose supporters next year. We need a coach with a proper game plan - so Rutten needs to be replaced. I hope someone from the club reads this as we are unwatchable and have become a laughing stock and the rest of the competition gives us no respect.

[@joemcloughlan6759]

Why delist Begley??

[@Luke-er6pg]

Heppell is a problem at the club too. A hopeless captain and full of himself.

[@_Chris_D_3004]

Embarrassing club. Been middle of the road for 15+ years. At least other bottom teams have embraced a rebuild. We need to do the same

[@Anarchyontheweb]

Caro again totally missing the point.

[@devcsm]

Doesnt woosha deserve a send off about him and not Rutten?

[@sweetcell8767]

Poor old John really had no f$&k’n idea what he was doing did he?

[@jasonevans4291]

Put towner in the middle At least he is tough

[@JamesStaaks8182]

I think Woosha is doing a great job and should coach them for another 10 years.

[@inspectahmetal7978]

Their not good enough. Simple as that

[@cryptic6917]

Caro looks like the female version of Llordo

[@daviecrockett2272]

she's always talking over people.. damn annoying

[@Reactiverse22]

We are still sick of this essendon side 🤦‍♂️

[@goldstandard818]

Xavier Campbell seems like a bit of a simpleton. Not impressive at all.

[@rhettpeter83]

I came for Lloyd, stayed for Caroline. Marry me already

[@carletonclements4931]

3:51 - "There's a disconnect there." Can't Caroline Wilson speak Engish? Why is she trying to submit a disconnecTION towards the English language?

[@89joshuadavies]

Lol it's a common phrase, champ. Shes a professional. Who are you?

[@carletonclements4931]

@@89joshuadavies, "common phrase"? "Lol" is a common phrase - that doesn't make it grammatically correct. And typing it incorrectly, ha, that would make me L.O.L..

[@89joshuadavies]

@@carletonclements4931 who are you? I know who caro is. Nobody knows who you are. Who are you? Why are you here?

[@carletonclements4931]

@@89joshuadavies, right, because everyone knows that if you recognise someone, they must be a god. Do you recognise Jake Paul? I don't know who *you* are. -.-

[@89joshuadavies]

@@carletonclements4931 I didn't comment on KZbin complaining about a panelist using a common phrase, just for attention.

[@markwhelan9887]

I remember once being told if you haven't got something nice to say don't speak maybe Kane and caro should listen to that because every time they get on air all they do is put teams down it's becoming monotonas and I understand Mathew having a crack at his beloved team it makes plenty of sense but give it a rest you two clowns....

[@micah4120]

someone tell that chick to stop being so rude and interrupting all the time

[@wilsono-mt4nu]

Heppell isnt a good leader. Hes a joker. Not a leader.

[@michaels5928]

EFC is a joke No Guts, No Passion !!!!!!

[@nickleoni7241]

Pathetic. How Essendon gets the Anzac and dreamtime clash. Hardly a pay per view experience. I've got some water you can run, at a real team like carlton

[@nickleoni7241]

Come at me

[@nickc2144]

@Jayden LOADER your point relative to this video???

[@paulmatters2641]

Lloyd denigrated the Bloods by saying we had nothing. Looks like you got the wrong club Bozo. Its yours.

[@tcbgarage2845]

He has given Essendon a pasting plenty of times. He is pretty fair i reckon. Not like Sydney are flying.