AFL players join ESports competition “The Lockdown League” run by former Fremantle Dockers Tommy Sheridan and Matt de Boer

AFL players are set to get their competitive nature taken care of when they begin competing in an ESports competition called “The Lockdown League”.

A number of stars from across the competition have already signed up to be a part of the Esports competition, including West Coast’s Oscar Allen, Jake Waterman and Will Schofield, as well as Matt Taberner, Griffin Logue, Alex Pearce and Luke Ryan from Fremantle.

An Instagram account for the competition was built less than a week ago and as of yesterday, 30 AFL players had been announced to compete, with each having at least one sponsor.

Little is known about the league, but The West Australian understands it has been organised by Greater Western Sydney players and former Dockers Tommy Sheridan and Matt de Boer.

The first competition is a 32-player knock-out FIFA20 competition, with the starting date yet to be announced.

According to its Instagram page, the league will be a “unique, fun and relatable entertainment for all sports fans” and is about “creating connections and providing positive energy”.

Banter has already begun between players, with Richmond’s Nathan Broad already calling out Giant Toby Green and Brisbane’s Lachie Neale saying former Fremantle teammate Hayden Crozier is “in strife”.