Tom Boyd

[Furn2]

He did very well to ruck the whole game and not let mummy be a dominant force.

If you can't see how important that was you're a hater.

 

[2006_Eagles]

He did very well to ruck the whole game and not let mummy be a dominant force.

If you can't see how important that was you're a hater.

He was bad as a KPP before that

But so was Cameron I guess

 

[Plugger35]

He still hasn't kicked a goal in this finals series, lucky for the Dogs they have midfielders like Bontempelli that can kick goals.

 

[bresker]

He rucked on his own against Mumford for 3/4s, that's what he did. And while he may not have won the stats he nullified his influence. He kept going even though he had to pretty much be helped off to the interchange bench by the end.

We wouldn't be in the GF without him. He did the job he was meant to do. That's why our team is in the final and yours isn't - our coach gives his players specific jobs and when everyone does them to the best of their ability we win.

He might never be that KPF but once he gets his full footy engine at 23 he's going to be the first 200cm ruck/midfielder in footy judging by how Bev plays him. And he's going to be a very good player.

 

[gbatman]

He's playing his role, not to a great level but he's doing it. He's the second ruck who can sit forward and hasn't been great at either but as long as he's competitive in the ruck and can bring it to ground up forward he's not terrible. You'd like to see him taking a few more contested marks though. Gutsy effort on Mumford the other night thought luckily it was Mummy and not a more athletic running ruckman.

 

[StillAtLarge]

Can't believe people are potting him after his efforts against a brute of a man yesterday. Don't forget Mumford treated Tippett with disdain only a couple of weeks ago. Boyd willed himself to every contest and kept competing with numerous 2nd and 3rd efforts.

 

[Smooth Banana]

I noticed in the last quarter when GWS thought they had it won, they were having a collective laugh at him.

Who's laughing now?

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

He did very well to ruck the whole game and not let mummy be a dominant force.

If you can't see how important that was you're a hater.

no shortage of haters

 

[00Stinger]

Quite funny when a player who on $1m a year is being applauded for having an ok game.

The best thing he did was move out of the forward line, the bulldogs looked much better going forward when he wasnt there

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[Igloo]

The people who can't see how important he's been in the finals, and last night, are either idiots, or purely just want to see him fail.
"Oh, but he hasn't kicked any goals". Probably cause he's played a **** ton in the ruck. Even more when Roughy went down.
"Oh, but he's so lazy and doesn't go for the hardball". Are you ****ing high? He's regularly on the bottom of packs tapping the ball out or giving quick hands.

He's playing some good footy at the moment. **** anyone that is giving him shit for not kicking 6 a game.

 

[iBeng]

Imagine if he kicks 7 against the Swans and wins the Norm Smith.

Imagine.

But really, Bont will win it and the amount of Bulldog Jizz being pumped into the Bigfooty servers will see it crash until the 2017 season starts.

 

[JeffDunne]

He might never be that KPF but once he gets his full footy engine at 23 he's going to be the first 200cm ruck/midfielder in footy judging by how Bev plays him. And he's going to be a very good player.

Midfielder?

Really?

He's useless when the ball is on the ground.

 

[DemonTim]

How'd did I know it'd be mainly prominent saints fans in here being negative?

 

[lemons123]

How'd did I know it'd be mainly prominent saints fans in here being negative?

Its a bit bizarre isn't it?

Tom was great last night. Looked out on his feet in the third quarter but battled on and was a huge factor in GWS not blowing the game wide open after they got a couple of goals up. Worth a million dollars? Maybe not, but if they win next week, who really cares?

 

[DemonTim]

Its a bit bizarre isn't it?

Tom was great last night. Looked out on his feet in the third quarter but battled on and was a huge factor in GWS not blowing the game wide open after they got a couple of goals up. Worth a million dollars? Maybe not, but if they win next week, who really cares?

Exactly. Played his role, did his part, Mumford didn't have a huge impact, Boyd had a hand in that

 

[Plugger35]

The people who can't see how important he's been in the finals, and last night, are either idiots, or purely just want to see him fail.
"Oh, but he hasn't kicked any goals". Probably cause he's played a **** ton in the ruck. Even more when Roughy went down.
"Oh, but he's so lazy and doesn't go for the hardball". Are you ******* high? He's regularly on the bottom of packs tapping the ball out or giving quick hands.

He's playing some good footy at the moment. **** anyone that is giving him shit for not kicking 6 a game.

For a guy on his sort of money that was recruited mostly as a KPF you would expect him to kick at least one goal in 3 finals, especially when the Dogs have had a dominant midfield.

If you're satisfied with his output in the last 3 finals you're very easily pleased.

 

[bresker]

Midfielder?

Really?

He's useless when the ball is on the ground.

I'll have to respectfully disagree with you on that one. Considering his height and build he's far from useless.

 

[lewdogs]

I'll admit I've been a critic in the past, but that was a gutsy game from him .

 

[Elvis]

The people who can't see how important he's been in the finals, and last night, are either idiots, or purely just want to see him fail.
"Oh, but he hasn't kicked any goals". Probably cause he's played a **** ton in the ruck. Even more when Roughy went down.
"Oh, but he's so lazy and doesn't go for the hardball". Are you ******* high? He's regularly on the bottom of packs tapping the ball out or giving quick hands.

He's playing some good footy at the moment. **** anyone that is giving him shit for not kicking 6 a game.

That's bullshit. No offence intended but you must be looking at it through red, white and blue glasses. To be fair, he tried hard and acquitted himself just ok against Mumford. It's a tough ask for him, but he only had two kicks for the game. One mark. 20 odd hit outs. Two tackles ... Mumford beat him in every part of the field. So he should though - Mummy is a much better player than Boyd.

I have no vested interest in Tom Boyd in succeeding or failing. But when you are being objective he is a serviceable bit part ruckman at best, and as a forward he is barely above a decoy. The guy doesn't average a goal per game! If Redpath was available, he would surely be favoured over Boyd? Unfortunately he ain't so Boyd is out there but it is being incredibly generous to say that based upon his output, he is playing "good footy at the moment"

I hope that he turns things around next week and plays a blinder and gets the Dogs a flag. Everything that we have seen so far points to him not being capable of doing that though

 

[DemonTim]

That's bullshit. No offence intended but you must be looking at it through red, white and blue glasses. To be fair, he tried hard and acquitted himself just ok against Mumford. It's a tough ask for him, but he only had two kicks for the game. One mark. 20 odd hit outs. Two tackles ... Mumford beat him in every part of the field. So he should though - Mummy is a much better player than Boyd.

I have no vested interest in Tom Boyd in succeeding or failing. But when you are being objective he is a serviceable bit part ruckman at best, and as a forward he is barely above a decoy. The guy doesn't average a goal per game! If Redpath was available, he would surely be favoured over Boyd? Unfortunately he ain't so Boyd is out there but it is being incredibly generous to say that based upon his output, he is playing "good footy at the moment"

I hope that he turns things around next week and plays a blinder and gets the Dogs a flag. Everything that we have seen so far points to him not being capable of doing that though

Mumford had very little impact on the game...

 

[DemonTim]

For a guy on his sort of money that was recruited mostly as a KPF you would expect him to kick at least one goal in 3 finals, especially when the Dogs have had a dominant midfield.

If you're satisfied with his output in the last 3 finals you're very easily pleased.

Or maybe some people just understand the game.

Shouldn't you be complaining about umpiring somewhere?

 

[puppy_dog7]

He rucked on his own against Mumford for 3/4s, that's what he did. And while he may not have won the stats he nullified his influence. He kept going even though he had to pretty much be helped off to the interchange bench by the end.

We wouldn't be in the GF without him. He did the job he was meant to do. That's why our team is in the final and yours isn't - our coach gives his players specific jobs and when everyone does them to the best of their ability we win.

He might never be that KPF but once he gets his full footy engine at 23 he's going to be the first 200cm ruck/midfielder in footy judging by how Bev plays him. And he's going to be a very good player.

Ruck/mid??!
Can't tell if serious

 

[nobbyiscool]

This is just turning into blind hatred now. It's starting to just look like bitters losers on a forum are jealous of a kids earnings.

I've thought all season that Mumford is the Giants most important player - it's a view that is also held by quite a few commentators.

And Boyd beat him cold last night. Other than Smith, Dahlhaus and maybe Wood, Boyd was the most important guy on the field, who had one of the greatest impacts. Not only was Mumford completely negated from having an impact, Boyd was excellent around the stoppages.

 

[Golden_6]

Midfielder?

Really?

He's useless when the ball is on the ground.

He certainly has some weaknesses in his game as expected but his ground ball work in the finals has been nothing short of excellent.

 

[Plugger35]

Or maybe some people just understand the game.

Shouldn't you be complaining about umpiring somewhere?

I understand the game perfectly well, if you or other people think Boyd's output has been good in the last 3 finals I would question your understanding of it.

This is just turning into blind hatred now. It's starting to just look like bitters losers on a forum are jealous of a kids earnings.

I've thought all season that Mumford is the Giants most important player - it's a view that is also held by quite a few commentators.

And Boyd beat him cold last night. Other than Smith, Dahlhaus and maybe Wood, Boyd was the most important guy on the field, who had one of the greatest impacts. Not only was Mumford completely negated from having an impact, Boyd was excellent around the stoppages.

Mumford had over double the hitouts that Boyd had (46 to 21) so I don't know where you are getting the idea from that he was completely negated.