Tom Boyd

[Ichabod Noodle]

So last year we offered the Dogs pick 1 (Tom Boyd) for Ryan Griffen in a straight swap and they said no.

This year the deal is Tom Boyd for Pick 6, Ryan Griffen AND $250,000 per year for 4 years.

And the Doggies fans (and some others) are calling this a win for the Dogs

 

[Mullayo]

you thought u had the trade won we came back with a right hook

Yeah a right hook holding a million dollars and pick 6! Ouch!
Didn't hurt us at all.

 

[Dazb86]

Ahhh Robbo. Can't even spell Griffens name right.

 

[Orangeutan]

More doom and gloom here:
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/to...western-bulldogs/story-fndv7pj3-1227092259967

 

[Mullayo]

More doom and gloom here:
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/to...western-bulldogs/story-fndv7pj3-1227092259967

True. Trade Radio coach guy who is a Dogs fan said they could start seeing positive playing results from the Boyd trade as early as...2017!
Says he's a soft "baby" and doesn't have a motor yet and the Bulldogs "bought hope." To which Damian Barret replied " hope is a false economy."

 

[captainMyCaptain]

 

[OrangeDuck]

Good riddens.

 

[Drezdyn]

The Bulldogs videos section on their home page looks like a Tom Boyd Red light district.

Pickering on Boyd
Garlick on Boyd
Gordon on Boyd

Boyd
Boyd
Boyd

 

[captainMyCaptain]

Sounds like Patton is pretty happy to see the back of Boyd

 

[Bogan Juniors]

WOW.....Brilliant

Everyone needs to listen to this.

 

[Snowza_12]

Some very interesting stuff from the general. He represents the club so well.

 

[OrangeDuck]

The confidence in his tone when he talks about what the club is building and how if guys don't want to be a part of it, stuff em. Brilliant. Jon Patton will be a 10 year player for us, calling it now.

 

[stevo86]

lol how desperate were the dogs... Cameron is twice the player boyd is GWS win this trade easy.. I would be spewing if collingwood paid some 19 yr old that kind of money. He's on buddy wage now... ridiculous.

 

[Giant Pete]

WOW.....Brilliant

Everyone needs to listen to this.

Link?

 

[Gigantor]

we definitely got the better end of the deal here, no doubt about it
amazing that the dogs are paying part of both Griffen's and Cooney's salary
on top of a very health package for Boyd
big risk

 

[Drezdyn]

Link?

http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne...s-lucrative-contract-at-the-western-bulldogs/

 

[Simmofreo]

Man listening to that just made my morning !! That is not just club media speak lines that they still into them. That was honesty right there.

I just really hope they can win a few more games and we can start getting some more through the gate.

I watched the replay last night of the cats game at spotless. Ripping game but only 7000 crowd. Half of them cats.

The weather didn't help us this season. It seemed to piss down every home game. These loyal boys deserve some healthier numbers and with a few more wins they will hopefully get it

 

[Ellie Aquitaine]

Man listening to that just made my morning !! That is not just club media speak lines that they still into them. That was honesty right there.

I just really hope they can win a few more games and we can start getting some more through the gate.

I watched the replay last night of the cats game at spotless. Ripping game but only 7000 crowd. Half of them cats.

The weather didn't help us this season. It seemed to piss down every home game. These loyal boys deserve some healthier numbers and with a few more wins they will hopefully get it

Great interview with young Johnny.

Factors that did not help our crowds last year:

- weather
- night games. Honestly, if you're encouraging families to come and junior AFL games are on Sundays, Saturday night games are not helpful
- track work on at least three weekends when games were on

Honestly GWS should do some sort of deal with Sydney trains re public transport. If cost of train not in ticket price, then at least some recognition as to track work not affecting Lidcombe/Olympic Park on game weekends!

 

[Orangeutan]

Great interview with young Johnny.

Factors that did not help our crowds last year:

- weather
- night games. Honestly, if you're encouraging families to come and junior AFL games are on Sundays, Saturday night games are not helpful
- track work on at least three weekends when games were on

Honestly GWS should do some sort of deal with Sydney trains re public transport. If cost of train not in ticket price, then at least some recognition as to track work not affecting Lidcombe/Olympic Park on game weekends!

So true. I've mentioned the track work issue on each of the members surveys they put out. Lack of easy public transport on track work days kills about 2k off crowd numbers.
Trying to get casual fans let alone supporters to a game is near impossible when instead of a simple train trip, there are 3 slloowww buses (+40mins travel time) and transport staff who can't tell you what bus is the most direct route.

Off topic - sorry about that...

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

Love Jonny Patton. He made it pretty clear that even though there was an offer from the Dogs he was re-signing with us anyway. Definitely one of those "buying in on the journey" players we need around the club.

I also think that some of the tweets and comments heard from some of the players (Jezza and Treloar) made it pretty clear they don't look like going anywhere any time soon.

I also think it was great to see Paul Conners come out very early in the trade period when Dylan Shiel's name was mentioned to say straight up "Nope, he's contracted and very happy where he is" I know his contract runs out this year, but from the sound of the manager (and who can trust those slimy bastards) things look good even on that front.

Boyd leaving and the wild speculation about others seems to have galvanized the rest of the team into sticking even closer together.

Good to see.

 

[Thrashor]

Great posting everyone!

Ditto Love Jonny Patton, my favourite player. Great interview, made my day too.
I tell you big Tom is going to get roughed up when he plays us next year.

 

[captainMyCaptain]

Great posting everyone!

Ditto Love Jonny Patton, my favourite player. Great interview, made my day too.
I tell you big Tom is going to get roughed up when he plays us next year.

Got a feeling mummy might reintroduce himself to Boyd when we next clash with the doggies

 

[OrangeDuck]

Got a feeling mummy might reintroduce himself to Boyd when we next clash with the doggies

You mean reintroduce Boyd to the ground after every crunching tackle?

 

[Andre the Giant]

Sounds like Patton is pretty happy to see the back of Boyd

Can't even begin to say how much I love this....exactly the emphatic words we supporters want to hear!!

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

I tell you big Tom is going to get roughed up when he plays us next year.

Well Patfull is likely to play on him, he has no particular personal beef with Tom, so I don't know how rough. But if he goes in and does his chop out 2nd ruck work.... well, then he comes into Mumford's field of vision, and that's an entirely different story.....