Does Boyd cop a free ride?

[Colonial]

Is it just me or does Boyd get a free ride?

The guy moved down south 1 year into his rookie contract (breaking it) for a mill a year (or there abouts)

Looking at his last 2 games. He has had 1 possession against the demons and this week when his club was playing all over the giants could only get one goal.

Where as other rookies or kids on much smaller salaries (eg Scully) are being belted piller to post for poor performances this tall timber seems to be able to get away with anything.
Even going so far as to have the media come out and say he needs rest and to protect him. No other top dollar player gets this protection...

 

[ossie_21]

Is it just me or does Boyd get a free ride?

The guy moved down south 1 year into his rookie contract (breaking it) for a mill a year (or there abouts)

Looking at his last 2 games. He has had 1 possession against the demons and this week when his club was playing all over the giants could only get one goal.

Where as other rookies or kids on much smaller salaries (eg Scully) are being belted piller to post for poor performances this tall timber seems to be able to get away with anything.
Even going so far as to have the media come out and say he needs rest and to protect him. No other top dollar player gets this protection...

Wow the tears taste delicious!!!!

 

[Jugada]

Bitterness is strong in this one

 

[ManOfClay]

This is as good as baccs' gws concession thread

 

[Colonial]

Wow the tears taste delicious!!!!

Haha no.

We were completely outplayed no doubt.

Belted from pillar to post.

But has boyd done anything to earn his cheque?

 

[bresker]

The timing of this thread is entirely coincidental

 

[Colonial]

The timing of this thread is entirely coincidental

Probably should of had a memo at the bottom of the post saying that.

 

[HTPunter]

Judging by his performance this year so far, you probably could have started this thread a few weeks later and had more discussion. I don't get the feeling he's about to break out any time soon.

No, he doesn't get a free ride. Cops plenty of criticism. Doesn't deserve his contract, Bulldogs were stupid for getting him (after years of "they need a key forward!") and countless other statements made. He's a 2nd year key forward. They take time. Tom Hawkins took a while too, and he started out in a pretty damn good side...not every KF is a Buddy/Cameron.

 

[Jugada]

Haha no.

We were completely outplayed no doubt.

Belted from pillar to post.

But has boyd done anything to earn his cheque?

He didnt put the million dollar price tag on himself. All he has to do is rock up and play footy to earn his cheque

 

[HTPunter]

Scully is also an odd example to use?

 

[gillo94]

Is it just me or does Boyd get a free ride?

The guy moved down south 1 year into his rookie contract (breaking it) for a mill a year (or there abouts)

Looking at his last 2 games. He has had 1 possession against the demons and this week when his club was playing all over the giants could only get one goal.

Where as other rookies or kids on much smaller salaries (eg Scully) are being belted piller to post for poor performances this tall timber seems to be able to get away with anything.
Even going so far as to have the media come out and say he needs rest and to protect him. No other top dollar player gets this protection...

I agree. GWS I still believe are closer to a finals appearance than Bulldogs but atm I rate other forwards in that age bracket better than him, maybe I'm being harsh and might get proven wrong with time

1. Jeremy Cameron
2. Joe Daniher
3. Jesse Hogan
4. Tom Lynch
5. Josh Bruce
6. Cam McCarthy
7. TOM BOYD
8. Patrick McCartin (only rookie season)

Tom is on more money than what he is producing but i think will get better, shouldn't be on that kind of money until is established like Jeremy Cameron is

 

[ossie_21]

Haha no.

We were completely outplayed no doubt.

Belted from pillar to post.

But has boyd done anything to earn his cheque?

It's nowhere near a free ride when just him being there has fixed our forward structure an absolute 100-fold. Anyone that has watched us since Hall left would have noticed we haven't had structure going forward. He makes a contest of which we manage to take advantage of. Not all the marks are sticking yet, but when they do he will be kicking more than a goal or two. Outside people can rate him on his stats all they want, but we will be worse with him out of the team

 

[cleveland]

Is it just me or does Boyd get a free ride?

The guy moved down south 1 year into his rookie contract (breaking it) for a mill a year (or there abouts)

Looking at his last 2 games. He has had 1 possession against the demons and this week when his club was playing all over the giants could only get one goal.

Where as other rookies or kids on much smaller salaries (eg Scully) are being belted piller to post for poor performances this tall timber seems to be able to get away with anything.
Even going so far as to have the media come out and say he needs rest and to protect him. No other top dollar player gets this protection...

Took 5 contested marks....few of them real classy as well as presenting well.....wow ur bitter. enjoy Griff lol

 

[cleveland]

and why did the Giants put 10 kgs on him in his rookie year? Absolute muppets

 

[Struggle]

Is this for serious?

 

[The Clamp]

Took 5 contested marks....few of them real classy as well as presenting well.....wow ur bitter. enjoy Griff lol

Agree 5 marks is pretty good. Massive paycheck but he will get better and seems to have a very good shot for goal. Reckon he will be pretty handy but will take time.

Will probably never be worth the $1M per year though....

 

[cleveland]

I agree. GWS I still believe are closer to a finals appearance than Bulldogs but atm I rate other forwards in that age bracket better than him, maybe I'm being harsh and might get proven wrong with time

1. Jeremy Cameron
2. Joe Daniher
3. Jesse Hogan
4. Tom Lynch
5. Josh Bruce
6. Cam McCarthy
7. TOM BOYD
8. Patrick McCartin (only rookie season)

Tom is on more money than what he is producing but i think will get better, shouldn't be on that kind of money until is established like Jeremy Cameron is

he's not...he's on base plus match payments this year

 

[cleveland]

Agree 5 marks is pretty good. Massive paycheck but he will get better and seems to have a very good shot for goal. Reckon he will be pretty handy but will take time.

Will probably never be worth the $1M per year though....

Contract is very much performance based...will only get anywhere near that if he's a gun

 

[gillo94]

he's not...he's on base plus match payments this year

7 year deal for a player who hasn't played more than 10 afl games prior to signing is insane, you have to agree with me

 

[The Clamp]

Contract is very much performance based...will only get anywhere near that if he's a gun

Ahh that makes sense. Good deal then he contests. That is all you need. Not great when the ball hits the deck but moves well. Like Jesse Hogan better, very impressive.

 

[cleveland]

Ahh that makes sense. Good deal then he contests. That is all you need. Not great when the ball hits the deck but moves well. Like Jesse Hogan better, very impressive.

Jesse Hogan was always going to show more early.....most dogs supporters realised it......who will be better in the long run....its hard to say

 

[cleveland]

7 year deal for a player who hasn't played more than 10 afl games prior to signing is insane, you have to agree with me

Carlton would have done it u already had a locker for him

 

[Stevey J]

 

[DrEvil_]

Hell yeah, the Bonts is giving everyone a free ride.

 

[gillo94]

Carlton would have done it u already had a locker for him

For Jeremy Cameron yes, for Tom no chance