MVP Tommy Boyd - The Grand Final Enigma

[Yojimbo]

The ratio won't change. When he starts kicking bags, the thread will go crazy

It's 130 pages already Pann, he only has a seven year deal assuming
VFL goals and NEAFL goals don't count that's a lot of catching up to
do.

 

[ab_83]

Pann is always happy #3rdperson

 

[Dazb86]

Is he back in the VFL this week? I've been overseas for a while and havent teally been able to keep up to date with things

 

[Shagzz]

Is he back in the VFL this week? I've been overseas for a while and havent teally been able to keep up to date with things

Yeah he is in this week

 

[Wizard17]

Am I the only one who is slightly disturbed about the evolution of this threads title?

Is he back in the VFL this week? I've been overseas for a while and havent teally been able to keep up to date with things

Named at CHF

 

[BRWB]

Am I the only one who is slightly disturbed about the evolution of this threads title?


Named at CHF

Didn't know lustful was word. Learn something new every day.

Boyd will be primed for the business end of the yr after Rough and Red have done the dog work

 

[King Harold]

Tom Boyd - two small hands, one big cup

Glad you said cup there bobby

 

[LittleG]

Am I the only one who is slightly disturbed about the evolution of this threads title?


Named at CHF

It's Pann thread! What did you expect? It was always going to end up going this way....
NTTIAWWT

 

[bresker]

He's been working on improving his hand definition since the injury

 

[BRWB]

He's been working on improving his hand definition since the injury

There's been a whole lot of that going on in here.

 

[bresker]

If he doesn't kick 9 goals and take 12 grabs and dominate the ruck against what is just a seaside team like Willy he is a total WASTE of $$$ and we should send him to u16s to learn him footy better

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

If Tom is not on big coin this year, who is?

I spoke to Boyd at the Club launch this year. He said he has bought a house in South Melbourne and when asked said he loves being back in Melbourne. He didn't say 'club' which got me a teensy bit worried.

I think if he walked at the end of his contract he would become one of the most hated AFL players ever.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

T Boyd, the never ending change of love thread title

 

[webbo]

I spoke to Boyd at the Club launch this year. He said he has bought a house in South Melbourne and when asked said he loves being back in Melbourne. He didn't say 'club' which got me a teensy bit worried.

I think if he walked at the end of his contract he would become one of the most hated AFL players ever.

Why? I'm not sure of that romanticism anymore. Does loyalty exist like that in young footballers nowadays? They'll only have this profession for a decade or so. I only really trust father sons in that way, and many on this forum were seriously supporting trading Hunter. Where is our loyalty as a fanbase?

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

Why? I'm not sure of that romanticism anymore. Does loyalty exist like that in young footballers nowadays? They'll only have this profession for a decade or so. I only really trust father sons in that way, and many on this forum were seriously supporting trading Hunter. Where is our loyalty as a fanbase?

I hear what you are saying, but He walked on GWS for money and to return to Melbourne for the biggest contract offered to a young player. If he walks again what would it be for?

 

[Next Waiting]

I hear what you are saying, but He walked on GWS for money and to return to Melbourne for the biggest contract offered to a young player. If he walks again what would it be for?

There are so many factors in a decision though DRB. Limited opportunity at GWS may also have been a factor in Boyd's decision as well as a return to Melbourne (friends and family) as well as the money. Bev (I think) has indicated that he thinks 4-5 years in the one job is enough. Could a player also think that way? I think some could. A regular change of environment suits some people.
I limit loyalty to supporters and the club and I often think this whole expected loyalty angle from players is over played. They are paid professionals and the club is their working environment. It's up to the club to provide the best working environment possible for a) the players to flourish while they are there so both they and the club are successful and b) give them a reason to stay, want to stay, or at least not to leave.
Supporters stay with the club (loyalty) win, lose or draw regardless of what player is on the list regardless of their (the players) motivation for being there which may not always be transparent. All I ask of a player is that they practise kaizen and do their best while they play in our colours and if they eventually leave, they leave, notwithstanding the inevitable disappointment if a good one goes.
As for Boyd himself, I'm willing to concede 2 years of his 7 year contract to development. Of the remaining 5 years, a prelim and 4 grand finals (2 flags) with him as a central figure in the forward set up is a good return. More is a bonus. If he wants to leave after that I'm not bothered as he will have done his job.

 

[Doggies_13]

Boydy did well 2 coaches votes against west coast good effort given he didn't play ha

 

[dogwatch]

Something's amiss with this board when our Boyd thread is up to 131 pages but our Bont thread (remember him? ranked #5 in the AFL at age 20) is only up to 54 pages.

 

[Pannalstaroz]

Something's amiss with this board when our Boyd thread is up to 131 pages but our Bont thread (remember him? ranked #5 in the AFL at age 20) is only up to 54 pages.

Two and a half times as much interest in Tom......

 

[dogwatch]

Two and a half times as much interest in Tom......

Perhaps we should open up the Bont thread to North supporters?

 

[Pannalstaroz]

Perhaps we should open up the Bont thread to North supporters?

Pandora's Box?

 

[GetDimmaBack]

Perhaps we should open up the Bont thread to North supporters?

Would triple the size of the thread in about 25 minutes.

 

[bobby2]

Something's amiss with this board when our Boyd thread is up to 131 pages but our Bont thread (remember him? ranked #5 in the AFL at age 20) is only up to 54 pages.

54 seems to be just right to me.

 

[immortalmike]

Something's amiss with this board when our Boyd thread is up to 131 pages but our Bont thread (remember him? ranked #5 in the AFL at age 20) is only up to 54 pages.

There's nothing to argue and bicker about with Bonti, we all love him.
Boyd on the other hand...

 

[Del165892]

Can we just delete this thread. Never seen so much discussion over a VFL player.