‘You feel sick’: Matthew Lloyd opens up on the impact of heavy losses at Essendon

Matthew Lloyd has opened up on how he’d feel after a heavy loss or a bad performance in his playing days, following his former club’s 90-point loss to Brisbane on Sunday.

The club great admitted it’s “very hard watching” at the moment, with only one win in 2026 and a vacant head coaching spot.

“You feel sick to be honest,” Lloyd said on 3AW Drive.

Press PLAY to hear his honest comments after another heavy Essendon loss (including his advice for young players and his latest comments on James Hird)

“I stopped enjoying the game, I lost my love for the game.”

Press PLAY to hear the full segment on 3AW

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