Toast Matthew Boyd 250 games

[Igloo]

This was mentioned in the changes thread, but I believe it warrants its own.

A brilliant effort for Boydy coming from the rookie list, to captaining the club in a time of dire need, and now reaching this milestone that very, very few make it to.

3x B&F
2x AA
And just quietly having a fantastic season as well.

Congratulations Boydy. A true warrior of the club

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Congratulations Boydy. Such a fantastic player and captain for our club for a long time. Commands respect. His resurgence this year has been phenomenal and it's great to see him hit #250. Good on him, and thanks for everything.

Also a toast to Koby Stevens for his 50th with the Dogs.

 

[LukasTheGreat]

Could have easily had a Brownlow in there with a bit of luck, was proper elite during our prelim runs.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Huge congrats to Boydy, it's been a journey filled with unflinching effort and commitment. A true professional. Proud to have him at our club.

 

[Bemoreboyddog]

Boydy, one of the great clubmen that we've seen. Congratulations and hopefully we can make it a memorable one for him in front of a good crowd.

 

[VitalDread]

And people said (maybe including myself) that Boyd in the backline was a bad idea

 

[TheHoneyBadger]

Boydy epitomises the word stalwart.

An elite mid in the prelim years, and now excelling in defense at the age of 32 despite questions over his disposal and ability to adapt.

A pillar of our club during our best and worst times. Congratulations, Matthew Boyd.

#Boyd250 #Koby50

 

[Yojimbo]

Players like Matthew Boyd, who did not have it handed to
them yet persisted and hacked through the jungle with
a machete to finally reach a clearing deserve the most
praise when they attain greatness. They can measure
most things on the GPS units nowadays, but you can't
measure heart and resolve (250) is awesome (300) is
a nice number also.

 

[Super Hans]

Gun. One of our best players over the last decade. Good to see (much like Gia) people appreciating him in his latter years instead of focusing on a few of his negatives. Used to love Cross and Boyd as a combo.

Hopefully he can stay fit and push through another year in the back six.

 

[go you pups]

Congrats Boydy, one bloke you know will always give 100% every week, a great effort considering he came off the rookie list originally.

He has stuck fat with the club even though it was clear McCartney thought he was finished last year and it's great for him that he has adapted to Beveridge's ways and has became as important as ever in his new role, hopefully he can carry on a little longer and end his career on a high.

 

[ThirdLegUp]

Moyd is one of the great "On the Cheap" players that make AFL football what it is. Well done Matty Boyd, grit and professionalism. Well deserved 250 and Proud Son of the Scray!

 

[Werewolf]

Great achievement by Boydy, especially for someone starting on the rookie list. He hasn't always been appreciated on this board or gotten the credit he deserves at times, but will go down in history as a club great. I thought he should have kept the captaincy, but either way he's been a crucial player for many years. Even now, whether by coincidence or not, we are 7-3 with him and 0-2 without. He should definitely go on next year, and retire on his own terms when the time comes. Achievements

3 time Best & Fairest: 2009, 2011, 2012

Western Bulldogs Captain: 2011, 2012

Twice All-Australian: 2009, 2011

BTW was going to start this thread but you beat me to it Igloo - great minds think alike

 

[Mutt]

Matthew Boyd = character!

Great career. Great Bulldog. Congratulations on your 250th Matty Boyd.

 

[GreatSouthWest]

Legend in my eyes.

 

[Fossie 32]

Well done Boydy - Thank You

 

[_Mike_]

Averaging a DE of 80% this year compared to an average of 60% before.. Quite a jump and improvement from years before with the new position

 

[fargy]

 

[Libba39]

True clubman. 250 is a great achievement for a rookie.

 

[ossie_21]

What a moment in his earlier days

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

What a moment in his earlier days

Loved that goal, definitely should be on his highlights reel. Note Farren Ray doing the shepherding work behind him.

 

[fargy]

What a moment in his earlier days

Was at that game, the roar that went up when Hahn bombed it long and the race was on was huge! Everyone was up on their feet

 

[Sharkey66]

Great to see him get there, should never have lost the captaincy, congratulations.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...team-on-the-rise/story-fni5fazt-1227422120558

The 32-year-old will play his 250th game on Saturday night when the Bulldogs face Carlton at Etihad Stadium.

Out of contract at the end of the year, he knows decision time is looming - and that the eighth-placed Bulldogs are on the rise, making another season tempting.

 

[Lucky Star]

Still remember him debuting against Freo at Etihad in 2003 and being the only Dogs player who friggen tried on the day. (Well Scott West probably tried but you know what I mean.)

Well done Boydy.

 

[Tommycash]

What a moment in his earlier days

Interesting to see us do the two ruckman tango even back then!

 

[X_box_X]

Onya, Boydy!