BOYD a DOG

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Coming of age. Right now, more than ever, he feels like he belongs at AFL level.

He is growing and growing. We saw a hard edged, ultra competitive side to Boyd we hadn't seen previously. I thought it was really, really impressive for a big kid who is still finding his way and found himself in the thick of the action in a huge final.

Well done lad.

[bulldogtragic]

Coming of age. Right now, more than ever, he feels like he belongs at AFL level.

He is growing and growing. We saw a hard edged, ultra competitive side to Boyd we hadn't seen previously. I thought it was really, really impressive for a big kid who is still finding his way and found himself in the thick of the action in a huge final.

Well done lad.

I hope all our supporters get right behind him too. I was watching the highlights on the AFL App, and the hard running by Tom was evident in numerous pushes forward. His GPS data must be pumping out huge distances in ground covered.

[Remi Moses]

Looks like he's dropped more weight as well. Still got his hands on a few he should be taking, and I think he will.

[comrade]

Excited to see how he performs for the remainder of the finals and really excited to see him next year after a big pre-season.

[Twodogs]

A glimpse at what a star he will be. He could/should have finished with three goals. Those marks are going to begin to stick. Be afraid footy world!

He just monstered a few contests last night too. In one he was almost pushing the pack that had formed over the ball over to get the ball loose the way you see in rugby union sometimes.

Loved Boyds game last night. Massive impact on the game and was involved all night.

Did anyone see the vision of him singing the song? Such passion. Just had the look of a bloke who has had the weight lifted and feels like he really belongs.

I noticed the passion he belted out the song with. He looked particularly delighted.

I hope all our supporters get right behind him too. I was watching the highlights on the AFL App, and the hard running by Tom was evident in numerous pushes forward. His GPS data must be pumping out huge distances in ground covered.

He turned up in some strange places last night. Often a hand would thump the ball on and commentator would say "Boyd" and I'd think "That's not Boyd, he's over there-oh he meant Tom, what's he doing there?" He ran all night.

I am looking forward to a time when performances like last night are his standard performance and the arc goes up from there. Tom knows what it takes now and he knows he can do it.

[Topdog]

Great performance last night. He keeps getting better.

I particularly liked that he flattened a Weagles player with about 5 minutes left in the game on the wing.

[EasternWest]

He's got a bit of a mean streak too. I like it.

[The Pie Man]

Seems to hold marks better around the ground then when a forward target - played very well.

Loved his work for Clay Smith's goal - they just couldn't stick the tackle on the big man

[BornInDroopSt'54]

That effort from Boyd in Clay's goal was symptomatic of Tom's effort on the night, persistent, willing to do the 1%ers.
I wonder if we will build up his tank this preseason to see if his aerobic ability is up to being an all ground player.

[Sedat]

6 tackles, 5 one-percenters - great numbers for a big man. Testament to his workrate.

[Smads57]

Yes - really liked his game. Did seem to get to more contests the other night.

[Eastdog]

Yes I thought he played very well on Thursday night. Was very much involved in the a lot of the play and took a few good marks. He will only keep getting better. With Stewart coming back next year that will help out Jake and Tom. He needs to be at full forward which is what we got him for although with his height can play ruck at times but prefer him forward.

[Jeanette54]

Tom's effort against the West Coast Turkeys was all any of us could ask, or have wished for. Well done Tom Boyd and your 21 tricolour mates.

[LostDoggy]

To me it felt like the penny dropped a little last night. He had an important job to do on a big stage and he relished it. He's going to make quite a few eat humble pie.

[Twodogs]

Excrement pie.