Mega Thread Port Forum 'General AFL Talk' Thread Part 11

[dav3]

Bloody hell, what’s caused Boyd to retire?

For such a **** career he was amazing in that gf

“My decision to retire now is a reflection of issues I’ve had over the past five years both with physical injury and with mental health, and they have now accumulated to a point where I just don’t have the desire to play or the enjoyment of the game I used to have,” Boyd said.

 

[PatientMental]

A few players seem to be struggling physically and mentally after winning flags recently. Is it because of the lack of them backing it up or the mental and physical toll required doesnt get outweighed by the euphoria of lack there of from winning a flag.

Lot of "I've worked my whole life for this moment, is that it?"

 

[chiwigi]

Maybe he jumped before he was pushed for a non footy reason.

 

[ploppy]

might as well bring Boyd in on the cheap and fix him up. he was just at the wrong clubs pulling on a port jumper will turn him into the next Carey.

 

[LFC2010]

might as well bring Boyd in on the cheap and fix him up. he was just at the wrong clubs pulling on a port jumper will turn him into the next Carey.

Ken will turn him into a midget!!.

 

[tribey]

Hinkley will be blamed for climate change next.

Nah, I know the bloke who installed his solar array.

Second-hand gusset of a coach though.

 

[edgie]

Boyd was the BOG not wearing yellow.

 

[Grave Danger]

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Will be funny if he plays against us in China and does well.

 

[bringbackbucky]

Will be funny if he plays against us in China and does well.

Would rather Robbie on the list over AJ...

 

[OneGreatClub]

Boyd's contract has been cancelled from 2020 and 2021, so that's probably leaving a couple of million on the table. Gotta admire his honesty. A lesser man would've kept milking the Bulldogs for the cash.

Come on Kenny, that is how it’s done..

 

[Schulzenfest]

Come on Kenny, that is how it’s done..

Must admit that I did have old mate Kenneth in the back of my mind when I made that post ...

 

[tangolikelama]

Hows this

 

[edgie]

Hows this

Cool coincidence, but how the * do people know these things or have the drive to find out?

 

[OneGreatClub]

I feel for the fella. Obviously must be in a bad space to give up.
Bulldogs have lucked out here, not having to pay the other 2 million.
I thought it was a ridiculous contract at the time.
Imagine if Swans and Buddy were to do the same.
Clubs making ridiculous offers to get players on long expensive contracts and then not having to see it through.

 

[Marmozet]

I hope Essendon miss finals by one game.

 

[edgie]

I feel for the fella. Obviously must be in a bad space to give up.
Bulldogs have lucked out here, not having to pay the other 2 million.
I thought it was a ridiculous contract at the time.
Imagine if Swans and Buddy were to do the same.
Clubs making ridiculous offers to get players on long expensive contracts and then not having to see it through.

Sorry Tom I know you aren't doing the best but that facial hair is horrific.

 

[TeeKray]

I hope people from the Bulldogs/AFLPA continue to look after Boyd well after he's left the game. To give up the opportunity to play sport for a living, at his age, on that sort of money, he must be in a seriously poor head space.

 

[afl2004]

I hope people from the Bulldogs/AFLPA continue to look after Boyd well after he's left the game. To give up the opportunity to play sport for a living, at his age, on that sort of money, he must be in a seriously poor head space.

his interview on 360 in 2013 was telling , only at u18s level and he was using school as an escape , was hard on himself and when he couldn't preform it obviously hurt him then add media on to it , he clearly felt trapped and only leaving footy did he have a chance at freeing himself

 

[Janus]

I hope people from the Bulldogs/AFLPA continue to look after Boyd well after he's left the game. To give up the opportunity to play sport for a living, at his age, on that sort of money, he must be in a seriously poor head space.

Tom Boyd has made $3m+ from 2015-2019. Playing sport for a living would absolutely suck any enjoyment you would have for the game out of it because it would become your job and all your performances would be endlessly scrutinised by not only your coaches, but the fans and the media as well.

If he invested his money wisely, he has the opportunity to never work again.

Seriously, why would you bother? He’s won a premiership. He’s got money. I’d be retiring early too. Go and enjoy life.

 

[RossFC]

So glad that Robbie is getting his chance!

 

[OneGreatClub]

So glad that Robbie is getting his chance!

Yes I always wondered if we might pick him up, but alas no. Good luck to him.

 

[Smithy7]

A mob of kangaroos hops across the field mid-game in Woolgoolga, NSW. : Northern Beaches Blues
How Australian ...

 

[Chrizzt]

A mob of kangaroos hops across the field mid-game in Woolgoolga, NSW. : Northern Beaches Blues
How Australian ...

I wish I loved anything in life as much as you love using emojis

 

[Eddie Dingle]

A mob of kangaroos hops across the field mid-game in Woolgoolga, NSW. : Northern Beaches Blues
How Australian ...

It could have been more Australian.

They could have eaten the Roos after the game.