There were two unusual sightings in the main street of Bowral in the NSW Southern Highlands on Thursday.

One was a kangaroo that had obviously lost its way. The other was the legendary and elusive former Sydney Swans forward Tony Lockett holding it by the tail.

One All-Australian meets another: AFL star Tony Lockett with a kangaroo in Bowral. Credit:Resham Arthur

Lockett, the greatest goalkicker in AFL history, has shunned publicity since retiring in 2002, prefering life on the land and an interest in greyhound racing.

But when a 'roo was spotted hopping along Corbett Plaza on Bong Bong Street, Lockett came to the rescue, helping catch the animal and keeping it calm until vets arrived.