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    Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Just hope he enjoys playing footy again. I think if he just has fun and enjoys playing football then his performances will take care of themselves and he will play good footy.
    Definitely. Next year and a proper pre-season should be the focus with Boyd

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    Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence

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    Western Bulldogs big man Tom Boyd looks set to resume with Footscray this weekend after stepping away from the game temporarily while recieving treatment for clinical depression, according to coach Luke Beveridge.

    Boyd has not play since the Club’s Round 13 match against the Demons at Etihad Stadium but has resumed full training with the group and could return to football against Essendon on Saturday afternoon Beveridge told reporters on Friday night.“It’s likely that he plays VFL footy next week,” he said following the Club’s loss to GWS on Friday night.

    “He’s been back training in the full program the last couple of weeks so it’s likely that he’ll have a run with Footscray.”Asked if there’s a possibility he re-joins the senior team at any point this season, Beveridge said it was unlikely but he wouldn’t write him off.

    “He’s missed a lot of footy… it’d be hard for him to slot in in the near future, his years’ virtually gone I would have thought at AFL level, but who knows?”

    ’Who knows how much we’ve got left. If it lasts for another month and a half he might be good for a sneaky chance but time will tell.”
    Boyd has averaged 11 disposals, two marks and 20 hitouts per contest over 11 games this season playing almost 70% in the ruck.
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    Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence

    Quote Originally Posted by hujsh View Post
    Definitely. Next year and a proper pre-season should be the focus with Boyd
    Often physical activity can help to aleviate the symptoms of depression and reinforces feelings of selfworth too. So training and playing could help a bit in his recovery.
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    Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence

    Play him at FF where fitness won't be as much of an issue.

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    Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence

    Fantastic news that Tom is working towards a return with Footscray. I hope he keeps on an upward trend.
    I have high hopes Tom is a real force for us next season but it's just great to hear he is making progress
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    Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence

    That's great news. Wish I could be there to cheer him on but going to Ballarat to cheer us there. Hope a fair few doggies fans turn out to cheer him and vfl squad on.

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    Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence

    3 goals in his first game back.

    Good have you back Tommy
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    Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence

    Excellent news on a crappy day

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