The good parenting advice Matthew Lloyd got from Jason Akermanis!

Matthew Lloyd has told the story of how his failed recruiting pitch to Jason Akermanis during his playing days ended up turning into some great parenting advice for the Essendon great and his wife Lisa!

Lloyd told Jacqui Felgate his wife was close to giving birth when the pitch to Akermanis fell flat, but was given three tips by Akermanis which turned out to work!

“It was the best advice I was nearly given,” Lloyd said on 3AW Drive.

Press PLAY to hear the good parenting advice Lloyd got from Akermanis

“Lisa and I stuck to Jason Akermanis’ kids advice, and I reckon it was pretty good!

“I haven’t really thanked him, but great advice.”

Press PLAY to hear Matthew Lloyd’s full segment with Jacqui Felgate on 3AW Drive

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