Tom BOYD

2017 Digest:   Any plans to return the former No.1 pick to a forward role are shelved due to injuries to the ruck department. Going well.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Coll	Contested strongly as the only recognised ruckman in the side but overwhelmed and giving away frees by the end.	3
2	Syd	Apart from one screamer and goal he was really quiet. Five effective disposals.	2
3	Frem	A vastly improved game on his first two weeks. Had a presence around the ground with 17 disposals.	6
4	NM	Head clash forced him from field in first term and did not return. One disposal.	0
5	Bris	One kick for one goal in first half. Okay third term but then drifted out of the game again late. Form a concern for coach.	3
6	GWS	Mumford tried to get under his skin and struggled. Had chance to win game late but shanked set-sot for goal.	3
7	Rich	Went into orthodox ruck role in second quarter and had an impact after half time	6
8	WCE	Some good steps in the ruck. Won 34 hit-outs. No marks though.	5
9	Geel	Big man threatened at times with two goals and some towering contested marks. Good effort playing No. 1 ruck.	7
10	StK	Low key job around the field, but kicked strong goal in final term. Longer outdid he and Roughead in ruck duels	4
11		Bye.
12	VFL	Back.	-
13	Melb	Struggled. Four kicks, one goal and very little presence around the ground. Where to from here?	3
14		Calf.
15		Personal leave.
16		Personal leave.
17		Personal leave.
18		Personal leave.
19		Personal leave.
20		Personal leave.
21		Personal leave.
22	VFL	Back from a layoff with three goals and had an impact on the contest.	-
23	VFL	Very quiet in loss to the Seagulls.	-

2016 Season

1	Frem	Got his hands to plenty of marks, but could hold on to most. Goalkicking was hit and miss.	4
2	StK	Kicked three goals, provided a presence in attack. Bulldog fans will be thrilled with improvement.	6
3	Haw	Worked well in the ruck but limited impact up forward. Just the one goal.	6
4	Carl	Really quiet in ruck or up forward. Form has to be a concern. Appeared to injury arm/wrist late.	2
5		Shoulder.
6		Shoulder.
7		Shoulder.
8		Shoulder.
9		Shoulder.
10		Shoulder.
11	VFL	OK without starring in return from injury. Will need to find form quickly.	-
12	VFL	Six marks (two contested) but no goals rotating forward and midfield.	-
13	VFL	Three goals and two solid contested marks a handy return. Didn’t dominate though.	-
14	VFL	Bye.	-
15	VFL	Shrugged off controversy to kick four goals from three marks in tough conditions.	-
16	VFL	Tried hard but six effective disposals isn’t going to get it done. One goal.	-
17	GCS	Did some good things up forward and in the ruck.	4
18	StK	Few touches in first half. Guaranteed of spot now Redpath gone.	3
19	Geel	Three goals and competed hard up forward despite the presence of Lonergan.	6
20	NM	Couldn’t fire in attack but stiff to have one mark disallowed.	3
21	Coll	Swapping from ruck to forward with Roughead. Not a big impact.	3
22	Ess	Picked up by Hartley initially. Did plenty of rucking and was satisfactory.	5
23	Frem	Hurt his ankle early. Came back on but had limited impact.	4
EF	WCE	No goals but provided a strong contest in attack and was handy in ruck stints.	6
SF	Haw	Frawley picked him up early. Happy to feed ball out to runners. Solid game.	6
PF	GWS	When Roughead injured in first term he was right on the line and responded well.	6
GF	Syd	Came of age in remarkable manner with strong marking and work in the ruck. Three goals too.	9

2015 Season

1	WCE	Kicked a key goal in final term after a quiet opening three quarters.	4
2	Rich	Beaten by Rance. Learning curve continues but all good experience.	2
3	Haw	Three nice goals on Lake who was outclassed at times. A real positive.	5
4	Adel	Talia matched up on him. Couple of goals and had run in ruck	4
5	Syd	Stats modest but fact he contributed two goals in the wet was pivotal.	5
6	StK	Towering early, but goalkicking was Cloke-like. Drifted from the game.	3
7	Frem	Got the better of A.Pearce in the end and is growing with each week.	6
8	Melb	Didn’t have a kick and subbed out in third term.	1
9	GWS	Creating contests first half and is progressing well.	4
10	Port	In no-man’s land at the moment, a spell in the reserves is on the cards.	1
12	Bris	On Clarke and scored two goals in first term. Four goals for the day.	7
13	StK	Delaney made things tight. Bagged a goal but needs work on ruck play.	3
14		Knee.
15	GCS	Barely sighted in attack.	2
16	Geel	Lonergan dominated him. Three marks, no goals.	2
17	VFL	Goalless in shock loss to Coburg.	-
18	VFL	Kicked three goals and was a good target inside 50.	-
19	VFL	Kicked three goals despite being doubled teamed most of day.	-
20	VFL	Proved to be the matchwinner with five big goals.	-
21	VFL	Unable to impact the contest in attack or the ruck.	-
22	VFL	Just one goal from seven marks in attack.	-
23		Rested.
EF	VFL	Booted two goals but took just two marks.	-

2014 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	PM	Kicked four goals opposed to Xavier Richards. What a talent!	-
2	NEAFL	Tried hard in his first NEAFL game and will only get better with experience.	-
3	NEAFL	Struggled with conditions on a soggy afternoon.	-
4	NEAFL	Big presence up forward, kicked three.	-
5	Adel	Forgettable AFL debut for the No.1 draft pick.	3
6	GCS	Subbed off in third quarter after having no impact.	1
7	NEAFL	Quiet after being dropped, Kicked a goal.	-
8		Senior emergency.
9	NEAFL	Bye.	-
10	NEAFL	Quiet game from last years’ top draft pick. 11 touches.	-
11	NEAFL	Kicked a season-high four goals.	-
12	NEAFL	Backed up last week’s four goals with another four.	-
13	NEAFL	11 hitouts and two goals – has ten in last three games.	-
14	Carl	Kicked his first senior goal and showed signs he is adjusting to this level.	5
15	NEAFL	Colours lowered to Roberts-Thomson. Kicked one.	-
16	NEAFL	Solid enough and kicked a couple of goals.	-
17	NEAFL	One of his better games, kicked two and presented strongly.	-
18	Geel	Hardly sighted until final term when grabbed two huge marks for two goals.	4
19	Rich	Gave Chaplin a few issues and ended with two goals.	5
20	NM	Grima had his measure for much of the day and struggled to get into it.	2
21	Melb	Flitted in and out but pretty well held by Dunn then Frawley. One great goal.	4
22	Coll	Just the one goal opposed to Frost. Wasn’t able to impact the game.	3
23	WB	Minimal impact but had hand in game winning goal with contest and handball.	3
QF		-
SF		-
PF		-
GF		-