Bombers Captain Matthew Lloyd flies for a mark during the Essendon v Western Bulldogs 2007 Round 15 match at the Telstra Dome in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown
Matthew Lloyd and Adam McPhee "gang" tackle Adam Cooney during the Essendon v Western Bulldogs 2007 Round 15 match at the Telstra Dome in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown
Melbourne player Brock McLean is tackled by Essendon's Scott Lucas and Matthew Lloyd. Essendon defeated Melbourne at Telstra Dome, AFL Round 13, 29 June 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander
Essendon full forward Matthew Lloyd goes through his ritual pre goal kicking process. Essendon defeated Melbourne at Telstra Dome, AFL Round 13, 29 June 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander
Essendon captain Matthew Lloyd takes a strong overhead mark adding to his 800 plus AFL career goals. Essendon defeated Melbourne at Telstra Dome, AFL Round 13, 29 June 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander
Matthew Lloyd was in a high spirited mood as the media interviewed him after the Bombers thrilling victory. Essendon defeated West Coast Eagles at Telstra Dome, AFL Round 11, 8 June 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander
Matthew Lloyd takes a strong mark at full forward for Essendon despite intense physical pressure from opponent Brett Jones. Essendon defeated West Coast Eagles at Telstra Dome, AFL Round 11, 8 June 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander