Tom Boyd retires

[spudmaster]

Wowzors!

 

[Xtreme]

Despite an early retirement he'll go down in history as a key reason why the premiership was won

 

[Kakkle]

Worth every cent for the premiership.


Hope he finds peace away from the game.

 

[Tulip]

Only 23yo.

Huge salary cap implications.

Given up his contract in 2020 and 21. No salary cap implications whatsoever. Good on him.

 

[RUNVS]

Well that was unexpected.

 

[La Dispute]

So, all of a sudden the Bulldogs now have 1 mil pa to throw around?

Hello Stephen Coniglio?

 

[PerfectFooty]

I can't blame him and i hope he gets to a better place mentally. Put himself under enormous pressure to perform

 

[Igloo]

I'm sure a lot of thought has been put into this by Tom, so i'm happy for him that he's decided what he thinks is best for him. Hopefully he can get over all of his troubles.

Wouldn't have that grand final without him. Eternally grateful. Absolutely worth the price.

 

[ManOfClay]

Sad for him. Was so driven early but obviously certain factors take their toll. But this is probably what’s best for him.

He can hold his head high. His name will forever be in gold on the #17 locker at Whitten Oval

 

[OffTheBit]

Could have sworn he had already retired and was coaching at Collingwood or something. Best wishes regardless

 

[DapperJong]

Boyd's kicked a goal

Boyd's kicked a goal

From inside the centre...

*

 

[MOVEMENT_MAN]

Looks to be the best outcome for all parties involved.

He was worth every cent for arguably the best Grand Final performance ever.

 

[ManOfClay]

That's the power of Schache.

GWS dodged a massive bullet.

Petty and bizarre

 

[kane249]

Should have won the Norm Smith that year IMO, will forever be a Bulldogs legend for that day alone

 

[CrowInFiji]

For various reasons not everyone as able to go on in whatever they do. Talent is only one component. Nothing more, nothing less.

There is what was and forever what could have been.

We only hope what will be brings Tom contentment.

Cya Tom.

 

[hoianbulldog]

GWS dodged a massive bullet.

Til the day i die i will be thankfull that the bullet hit the western bulldogs.

Hope he gets himself right.

 

[ManOfClay]

Could have sworn he had already retired and was coaching at Collingwood or something. Best wishes regardless

That’s Matthew Boyd

 

[DapperJong]

Should have won the Norm Smith that year IMO

Myself and boncer34 share your opinion.

 

[Deadly Darcy]

Hugely greatful to the kid. Was unbelievable in the GC and should have won the normy. Hope he is ok and if he pops up again in a couple of years at a new club after getting healthy he would have my full support at a nice redemption story. Good luck to him.

That said... and the above is the important bit. The lazy 1.1 million to spend helps next years list as well. Naught might need some of that as they'll come at him if he keeps his form up!


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[Mofra]

Will always be a Bullgod.

Sad news, but he has been struggling with his mental health for some time.

Giving up part of his 2019 contract as well as the last two years of his contract too, and I assume an extra spot in the mid-season draft.

 

[TonaldDrump]

What's with all these high draft picked key forwards failing?

Schace, Boyd, Patton, Mccarthy, Mccartin, Weideman ect.

Might as well do what the Hawks did and pick a key forward late in the draft. Mitchell Lewis will be better than everyone mentioned above.

 

[Echoes]

Hope he gets himself right.

Me too.

Big arse cojones on Tom to walk away from that sort of guaranteed coin at 23, so clearly can’t of been a happy boy.

Respect.

 

[Milanista28]

Does that mean dogs have a war chest to throw around or do they operate as if they're still paying him?

 

[vanders]

I'm honestly suprised this doesn't happen more often.

I hope he can find some enjoyment in life after footy.

 

[Mr Fonebone]

Another victim for Social Media?

You need a hide as tough as a rhino's to be in pro sport these days.

Hope he does well.