In an interview with Yokayi Footy, Andrew McLeod says Michael McLean was a huge inspiration to him.

"My idol was Michael Mclean, number 51. I loved watching him play. He always gave me time when he came home," McLeod said.

"Seeing him on TV on the Winners and then when he came home you got to sit down with him and have a chat. He'd talk about what training you needed to do and the big league. I still keep in touch with him."

Dr Sean Gorman for AFL.com.au