Matthew Lloyd today spoke about the first time he met Essendon coach Kevin Sheedy and the impact he has had on his football career. In his latest column, Lloyd says that he puts his marking ability down to some home truths given to him by Sheedy. But he says the coach also looked after him when he was a young player to ensure he was ready for the rigours of AFL football. To read Matthew Lloyd's latest column, go to the Insider.