Andrew Lockyer

Hailing from the renowned football factory of Northampton and recruited via East Fremantle, Andrew Lockyer was an inaugural squad member for the West Coast Eagles who carved out a niche as a versatile key position player. Standing at 190cm, he initially offered an option in attack before cementing his spot in the backline, where he became a reliable figure in the club's formidable defence under Mick Malthouse. His consistent form saw him selected in the historic 1991 Grand Final side that fell short against Hawthorn, marking the pinnacle of his AFL tenure. However, Lockyer became a casualty of the ruthless standards driven by the club in 1992; after the team started the season slowly, he was dropped from the senior side and ultimately missed out on the Eagles' breakthrough premiership later that year. He returned to the WAFL to enjoy significant success with the Sharks, winning multiple premierships before transitioning into a long-serving role as a coach and talent mentor in the West Australian system.