Lloyd Meek Biography

Lloyd Meek speaks about his rise to becoming one of the Hawks' key cogs this year as an up-and-coming ruckman.

"Seven years of hard work have got me here. I have been working towards this for so long, so I don't think I've come out of nowhere. It's what I have always wanted," Meek said.

"To be honest, I am a big believer in personal development and getting better each day. I come into the club and try and have a really good attitude, high work ethic and get to work with the coaching staff. Once I got a few games under my belt my confidence grew, then you build that connection with the mids really grows and you form that love for one another and you know where each other is going to be. There are a million things that add up to me going a bit better this year.

"I think deep down I did (think I could play at this level). Don't get me wrong, there are definitely doubts. I had some moments running around in the WAFL reserves where I thought, 'Far out, this is going to be a long road.' I knew I had to get better. I think deep down I wouldn't still be doing it if I didn't believe I could get there. It is nice that the fire was burning strong and I got there eventually. I've got plenty more room to grow, plenty more steps to take. I'm not going to stop."

Geelong coach Chris Scott asks the AFL to crack down on dangerous centre bounce knee contact after Mark Blicavs was floored by Lloyd Meek in the Cats' 82-point mauling of Hawthorn on Easter Monday.

Blicavs received a free kick after the incident left him crumpled on his haunches in the middle of the MCG for more than a minute, before coming from the ground to be checked by doctors.

"The AFL sent out a memo that couldn't have been clearer, saying not only is that a free kick, that it is reportable. You cannot do it. It has to be taken out of the game," Scott said.

Lloyd Meek is after more opportunities at the Hawks, and he's ready to fight for his spot.

Hawhotn coach Sam Mitchell and wife Lyndall flew to Perth at the end of the 2022 season to sell Hawthorn's vision to the opportunity-starved Docker.

"The prospect of coming to Hawthorn was really exciting. The stage the club is at, I can be a part of it and really help the club grow and build," Meek said.

"When he and Lyndall came over, at one point I mentioned you guys don't have to come over – it's a long flight, I know you're incredibly busy – but for them to show the effort and commitment to us and show their interest screamed volumes before they'd even arrived."

Jaeger O'Meara joins Fremantle in a deal sending Docker ruckman Lloyd Meek to Hawthorn.

Hawthorn has emerged as a contender for Fremantle ruckman Lloyd Meek, who is exploring his trade options.

Melbourne and Greater Western Sydney have also shown interest in the 24-year-old, who is contracted at the Dockers for 2023.

Lloyd Meek informs the Dockers of his desire to explore his trade options.

Meek has played 15 games with the Dockers, including six this season and nine last year, having been drafted in 2017.

He featured in the Dockers' round 23 win over Greater Western Sydney, but was dropped for Fremantle's finals series.

West Coast, Greater Western Sydney and Melbourne have all shown interest in Fremantle big man Lloyd Meek, who remains under contract to the Dockers.

Meek has played six games for the Dockers in 2022, including round 23 against Greater Western Sydney, but was dropped for their elimination final win over the Western Bulldogs.

Lloyd Meek makes his AFL debut for Fremantle at the MCG with 6 disposals (6 handballs), a tackle and 13 hitouts in a 22-point loss to Melbourne.