VFL: and another Talent League tall on the way to Richmond VFL - Bendigo Pioneers 2025 best and fairest
Zaydyn Lockwood, who also played seven senior games for South Bendigo.
https://x.com/PaulAmy375/status/1996150996880515522THE OUTSIDERS: Leading up to the draft I’ll be revealing exciting talents many may not be familiar with.
Zadyn Lockwood (no44 Bendigo) shapes as a low-cost, high-return ruckman.
Standing 198cm, he started 2025 as a defender but was quickly moved into the ruck. And there he showcased his contested marking and agility around the ground.
He was very good at taking the ball from stoppages and running away or giving it off.
Lockwood got better as the year progressed.
In Bendigo’s first (and only) final Lockwood had 28 disposals, 7 marks, 11 tackles and 34 hitouts. Not bad for a ruckman, hey?
Formerly a Richmond NGA kid, he played this year as a 19-year-old and will turn 20 in January.
HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: https://x.com/BomberRicko/status/1986546995146990033