Briggsy is on the lookout for a Wild Cat. Single since birth, Lloyd is interested in football, football and football, in that order. He is willing to explore a Wild Cat with a genuine interest outside of football, but whatever, it must have a steady and rock solid back line. Collingwood supporters need not apply.
Briggsy commence his love of Aussie Rules at the Broady juniors, where he notched up over 100 games from the age of 10. His birth date may be calculated in the knowledge that he played home games at Paradise Point. He tasted success in the U/17s in 1984 when the young pussies won the flag. Appointed captain the following year, they made the finals but went out in straight sets.
Better be tactful at this point, but apparently the good judges responsible for the senior list, provided little encouragement so Briggsy took off to Burleigh - which is OK, so long as it wasn't Southport - where he played with some interesting characters (some are still inside) for 7 years. Boredom set in, slowly, because of the travel between Broady and Burleigh and in 2000 he was persuaded by Tim, father of current player, Josh Searl, to be the runner for the Broady U/16s. Briggs proved to be a runner who could provide more than message delivery, and in the following years ran for the U/16s. U/18s and Stingrays. Exhausted he took a year off and returned in 2005 to coach the U/16s where he focussed on player development. There are half a dozen or so of that team with the seniors now, which is a great retention rate and testament to Briggsy's influence.
Briggsy claims he has already learned new things under Coach Smith - must have been his time in North Queensland for the last 4 years, how could one learn that quickly from a Carlton supporter? Briggsy will not reveal his AFL club loyalties, but Lloyd is very happy when the swannies win.
We expect a tight, cohesive and all conquering back line under the tutelage of Lloyd in 2010.
Last Modified on 12/12/2010 22:09