Tom Boyd

[arete]

The only people obsessed with Tom taking a pay cut are the media, by extension who have no clue about the how the Western Bulldogs salary cap works. Strange.

EFA

 

[NathanMX]

Boyd kicked as many goals as Richmond today

So Boyd is worth $10 million now or are Richmond only worth $1.4?

 

[WallyStringhaus]

So much fear in this thread. Tom is the missing piece in our premiership puzzle and everyone knows it. Opposition supporters simply want him to fail because it is the only way their own teams will be competitive against us over the next decade.

 

[The Jack]

So much fear in this thread. Tom is the missing piece in our premiership puzzle and everyone knows it. Opposition supporters simply want him to fail because it is the only way their own teams will be competitive against us over the next decade.

I'm genuinely that scared I just pissed in my pants.

It's horrifying to think how good the Dogs will be. GWS and Dogs to dominate the next 10 years. The new Cats and Hawks.

 

[hutchy31]

Let's suspend the dogs v saints shitfight for an evening, after all we're all on the same side tonight aren't we?

 

[bird_man]

Let's suspend the dogs v saints shitfight for an evening, after all we're all on the same side tonight aren't we?

Believe it or not I like the Dogs, always have. I think they have a great young list and I'm happy to admit they are a long way ahead of us. Dogs fans seem to think this is personal attack on their club, truth is, this is a Tom Boyd thread and most are just giving their opinion on him as a player. It's clear a lot of people in the media agree with this. Good luck to the young kid, hopefully he can improve on his weakness' and if he does happen to become an elite forward of the comp I'll happily eat my words.

 

[Scotland]

So, Darcy Moore, huh?

 

[GetDimmaBack]

Man, I love the Saints obsession with us.

Warm fuzzies Ainters!

 

[bird_man]

So, Darcy Moore, huh?

He's going to be a bloody beauty!

 

[Scotland]

Moore vs Boyd. Battle of the Brylcreem forwards.

 

[melbournemartin]

If it was any other young player in the game , everyone would be saying he's developing nicely.

Pay a guy 1 million a year, the club and the league expects a lot. It's just reality.

Same with when you take someone as pick 1.

 

[Werewolf]

Moore vs Boyd. Battle of the Brylcreem forwards.

Boyd is actually due for a haircut LOL. He should be able to afford the best barber in Melbourne

 

[AFDogs]

The new Jack Watts.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Well this thread enjoyed a whole 4 hours off page 1. new record.

 

[Scotland]

What is Jack Watts' record for thread length?

He's got Boyd covered easily for number of threads, but this one is up to 91 pages. Boyd is shaping up nicely for his first ton.

 

[Nutsngum]

Man, I love the Saints obsession with us.

Warm fuzzies Ainters!

Do you actually read any of the Saints threads on the main board? They are regularly full of doggies supporters trying to put the boot in so dont pretend its one sided.

 

[The Brabazone]

Overrated season - had some very good games but also some nondescript games. Not the season of player around the $700k a season mark. Is there much scope for improvement in him, seeing as he has been in the system for a number of years now, is a one-paced mid with questionable disposal and decision-making skills, and still sits behind the likes of Kennedy, Hanneberry and Jack as key mids for the Swans? Would he be able to carry his team's midfield (together with Hanneberry) when Kennedy and Jack finish up? Perhaps, but there's a lower ceiling of improvement than there is for Boyd - the challenge for Boyd is to actually improve which is very much yet to be determined, but there's no denying he has the capacity to improve and do so significantly due to his age and body size/position.

He's had a pretty consistent season, I'd like to hear what the so-called "non-descript" games are. Also been in the system a number of seasons? He was only drafted in 2011, I think he's one of the most consistent midfielders for his age. Plus where did you get 700k a season from? He's definitely not on that kind of money.

 

[Hoges64]

I think a lot of the Boyd v McCartin v Wright comparisons don't quite work anyway. A lot of the time McCartin has Bruce / Riewoldt to take the best defender, Wright has Lynch. Boyd is playing as THE main forward and instantly gets Alex Rance / Daniel Talia / Harry Taylor. Same way that having him in the side means that Stringer / Dickson / Crameri / Bontempelli don't get those guys. It's not just Boyds output, it's the structure changes that his inclusion brings that help the Dogs so much. Similar to when Liam Jones *shudder* managed to snag a few goals when we had Hall.

 

[ManOfClay]

Have you been better with him in the team? Form seems to have dropped off a bit since he returned.

Nothing to do with all the players we are missing of course.

 

[Footy4thekids]

I think a lot of the Boyd v McCartin v Wright comparisons don't quite work anyway. A lot of the time McCartin has Bruce / Riewoldt to take the best defender, Wright has Lynch. Boyd is playing as THE main forward and instantly gets Alex Rance / Daniel Talia / Harry Taylor. Same way that having him in the side means that Stringer / Dickson / Crameri / Bontempelli don't get those guys. It's not just Boyds output, it's the structure changes that his inclusion brings that help the Dogs so much. Similar to when Liam Jones *shudder* managed to snag a few goals when we had Hall.

Does Redpath not count?

 

[GetDimmaBack]

Does Redpath not count?

He would if he hadn't done his ACL...

 

[Footy4thekids]

He would if he hadn't done his ACL...

I know but he's played one game without him out of two since returning. He was terrible with him against Sam effing Gilbert and played on Lonergan Friday night.

 

[GetDimmaBack]

I know but he's played one game without him out of two since returning. He was terrible with him against Sam effing Gilbert and played on Lonergan Friday night.

Boyd was out with a shoulder injury for 8 weeks.

That was his first game back.

Even champions take a little time after serious injury.

 

[ManOfClay]

I know but he's played one game without him out of two since returning. He was terrible with him against Sam effing Gilbert and played on Lonergan Friday night.

Come on Adam, you defend mccartin because he stunk it up in the vfl coming back from injury. It may be your nature but don't be a hypocrite

 

[And_ROOS]

Caroline Wilson just accused Luke Darcy on Footy Crappified of bullying him through the media by suggesting he take a pay cut. What a troll.