The AFL's greatest ever goal-kicker joined this nation's sporting elite with his induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame on Thursday night.
In front of the largest congregation of world champions and Olympic medallist you'll see in this country, Lockett was presented on stage at the gala dinner with his medallion as one of several inductees.
We've compiled the best images from the night below.
Photos taken by Michael Dodge of Getty Images/AFL Media.
Lockett joins fellow inductees...from back left, cyclist Brad McGee, water polo pioneer Debbie Handley Cummins, taekwondoe gold medallist Lauren Burns, sports medicine Dr Grace Bryant, and from front left, basketballer Troy Sachs, Hall Of Fame legend Dawn Fraser and pole vaulter Steve Hooker before the Annual Induction and Awards Gala Dinner at Crown Palladium.
Plugger unveils his plaque which will be on display permanently in the National Sports Museum at the MCG.
Traditionally camera shy, Lockett has shed that tag in recent times and proudly fronted the media before the awards dinner.
Lockett arrives at Crown Palladium with wife Vicki.
An iconic image is on display as Lockett chats to MC Sandy Roberts on stage.
Wearing his medallion proudly, Lockett shares a yarn with Roberts on stage during the gala dinner.
The 2017 Sport Australian Hall of Fame inductees.
The great man takes a moment to soak it all in.
