Stephen Boyle

[Guest]

There is an interesting article on "Real Footy", entitled " The Warrior's Blessing" at http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-new...1218-l5tv.html

Its written by ex hawk, Tim Boyle. His father Stephen Boyle played 6 games for dogs before he was injured by a Saints player and damaged his sight. Does anyone recall the incident and Boyle's time with the dogs?

[GVGjr]

Re: Stephen Boyle

I have some recollection of this incident and remember that he was a highly regarded player.
I believe Kevin 'Cowboy' Neale was the StKilda player but I say this with not 100% certainty.

From memory Boyle was a half forward flanker.

Hopefully alwaysadog can provide some information.

[Griffo]

Re: Stephen Boyle

It was the Cowboy, got Stephen with a coathanger at Western Oval, from memory.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Stephen Boyle

It was the Cowboy, got Stephen with a coathanger at Western Oval, from memory.

I was at the game.It was Neale's elbow not a coat hanger. He came charging out of a pack and raised his elbow. A sickening incident. From memory I think it was reported at the time that Neale didn't even approach Stephen at afterwards.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Stephen Boyle

Definitely a Cowboy Neal elbow. Stevie Boyle lost an eye as a result.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Stephen Boyle

I have some recollection of this incident and remember that he was a highly regarded player.
I believe Kevin 'Cowboy' Neale was the StKilda player but I say this with not 100% certainty.

From memory Boyle was a half forward flanker.
Hopefully alwaysadog can provide some information.

Correct and about half the size of Tim.

[Sedat]

Re: Stephen Boyle

St Kilda players didn't exactly cover themselves in glory with some of their off-the-ball incidents in the early 70's. Poor Stephen Boyle and Johnny Greening had their VFL dreams and hopes instantaneously destroyed in a matter of moments as a direct result of cynical off-the-ball acts of unprovoked thuggery.

[alwaysadog]

Re: Stephen Boyle

I was at the game.It was Neale's elbow not a coat hanger. He came charging out of a pack and raised his elbow. A sickening incident. From memory I think it was reported at the time that Neale didn't even approach Stephen at afterwards.

It has been frequently noted over the years that Cowboy had very sharp elbows for such a well-padded frame.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Stephen Boyle

It has been frequently noted over the years that Cowboy had very sharp elbows for such a well-padded frame.

As Peter Hudson, among others found out.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Stephen Boyle

Stephen Boyle was a science teacher at my school (Queenscliff High, which is now caled Bellarine Seondary College) in the 80's.

He also coached our senior footy team in 1987 which went close to making the final of the Herald Shield, which was a huge effort for a public school.

Ive also seen him at the local Bulldogs supporter group functions. Good to see his is still involved with the club in some capacity.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Stephen Boyle

St Kilda players didn't exactly cover themselves in glory with some of their off-the-ball incidents in the early 70's. Poor Stephen Boyle and Johnny Greening had their VFL dreams and hopes instantaneously destroyed in a matter of moments as a direct result of cynical off-the-ball acts of unprovoked thuggery.

Yes and the 80's when they had thugs spoons[many],Mud and one redeeming feature Saints Disco

[Bulldog Revolution]

Re: Stephen Boyle

Tim Boyle has made an interesting start with his articles

[BulldogBelle]

Re: Stephen Boyle

Yes - good article.

[alwaysadog]

Re: Stephen Boyle

Yes - good article.

The boy can write!