Dashingly good looking, unsurprisingly, Lloyd Weston was the idol of many young North supporters in the 1950’s.

Lloyd was the Tomkins Medal winner and Captain of the Senior Colts in 1950, the same year in which Sim Barbary won the seconds medal, and Ian Mackay the Magarey.

Lloyd was one of the most dashing defenders produced by our Colts teams and was well regarded by opponents for his clean play. Lloyd made his league debut in the next year, 1951. He fitted into the position of back pocket like a veteran; a first class ground player, plenty of determination, and a good kick. He played all 18 League games in that year and was described as “a junior of great promise”. He won the Best Junior trophy in that year, played all 21 games and even kicked one goal (from the back pocket).

In 1952 Lloyd had to win his way back into the side, only playing 9 games, as permanent back-pocket man. An admirable "sticker" as well as a polished and versatile footballer the club considered “he is here to stay” and won a Serviceable Player Award. Most importantly Lloyd was back pocket in the premiership side which thrashed Norwood by a then record 108 points.

The following year he played in all 18 matches and won the Best Backman award. 

In 1954 “Lloyd Weston. Played his best year of football so far, and on his day has no equal as a back pocket player, who, with his speed and never-say-die attitude, is fast becoming a menace to resting rovers.”  He once again played all 18 games and proved his versatility by winning the Best Forward award.

By 1955 Lloyd had developed into one of the State's best pocket players and enjoyed a most successful season, gaining State honours. The club awarded him Best Placed Man. Unfortunately in this year Lloyd suffered a bad ankle injury which affected his form. Subsequently in 1956 played only 6 games.

By 1957 he was able to fight his way back into the senior team with his dashing football and personal courage.  Work commitments kept him out of serious sport and he only played 6 matches before retiring at the end of the year.

Lloyd passed away in 2016 at 83 years of age. NAFC remember with great affection, a premiership player, an interstate representative and fine gentleman.