Official Club Stuff Official: Tom Boyd officially a Bulldog for Griffen & Pick 6

[Brassrazoo]

Sorry to intrude....but a massive well done on getting Boyd. Losing Griffen, even if he is a good midfielder only has a couple of good years left. Boyd thou has another 11 years in him and is a very very good talent and exactly what you guys needed. Your midfield can cover Griffen no worries at all. A good job well done on a perceived risk........but I think it will make you guys into a very good team in future.

Intrusion welcomed..thanks mate

 

[Brassrazoo]

Yep the only downside is having to listen to some opposition supports go on about how big the contract is. Jealous twats

Hopefully we will get used to it over the next 7+ years

 

[Sunshine Saint]

As a fellow non power club, that has had a number of annual end of seasons problems, I have sympathised with your end of seasons dramas.

But today you have gone from pauper to prince. Honestly thought you had zero chance of securing Boyd and might lose Griffin for very little. An incredible result and of course would have preferred him at St Kilda, but very pleased that you secured him. Huge risks, can bring huge rewards. Hope it works out for you.

 

[ivan rassmussen]

He calmed down a bit further along in the piece.

Hey! I wasn't throwing a tanty, just got my info muddled!!!

 

[Year of the Dog]

Huge huge huge day for the club.

I do think we've come out with an outcome that wouldn't please an accountant in many ways.

Pick 4 and 6 and something surely would've been a better hand in the off season, on paper a better outcome. BUT the members don't give a s*** about that. The members care about the club losing it's captain and coach and whimpering it's way to the draft on the same old party line of "one day"

This, however, was a STATEMENT. Take our captain, and we'll give you a whack you don't want. We will slap you in the face and embarrass you in public. We made their CEO into a liar/gymnast.

As a club we walk out with a new, marketable face, a clear enemy a galvanised supporter base and a combination of this drafts two best kpfs anyway.

Great day to be a dog I'll remember for a while yet. With a history like ours a risk like this is worth it for the potential gain.

Good clubs pay overs now and then. Hawthorn in 2001 and every year since 08, Geelong this year and now us. Because we are bold bulldogs

I'm actually a pretty chipper bean counter right now ... boy oh boy wow wee!!

 

[Wally G]

I'm actually a pretty chipper bean counter right now ... boy oh boy wow wee!!

Lads I regulary read but rarely post. I am tonight. Well done to Gordo and JMac (might now be able to refer to him as Mac). A long week in football politics, from the despair of last Thursday, to today's joy.

 

[Next Waiting]

With what black pup hinted at. I wonder if we will trade one of those 2nd rounders?

I wanted two players this trade period. Cameron and Carlisle. Boyd for Cameron no probs. 1 boat to come in.

 

[Mutt]

Lads I regulary read but rarely post. I am tonight. Well done to Gordo and JMac (might now be able to refer to him as Mac). A long week in football politics, from the despair of last Thursday, to today's joy.

It was a good, good day brother. Against huge odds Gordon and McCartney have resurrected our dignity and landed the key forward we've longed for since Simon Beasley. Enjoy! I am.

 

[ossie_21]

I'm happy the trade worked out, can't help but feel a bit disappointed we didn't get another player along with giving up a pick that could of got us a KPD.

With this news, I hope Jones will stay. He would go from having two opponents to beat to just one & be back in the fold as a crucial part of the forward line. Same with Crameri who will hopefully be off the leash a bit more

 

[arkie]

I was walking down Flinders Lane when my mate starting messaging me and Twitter blew up. Turned out to be a pretty good day!

 

[Fossie 32]

Life is too short to wish ill of people.

Blessed are the Campaigners

 

[vinum coupe]

Probably been said a million times.

Suss trade. just passable.
Ridiculous contract. Just madness. Could be a massive handbrake for you guys in a few years.

 

[ABitWoofy]

Just don't say anything lol you will get silenced.

Yep, they are a precious bunch over there.

 

[Zgope1]

Probably been said a million times.

Suss trade. just passable.
Ridiculous contract. Just madness. Could be a massive handbrake for you guys in a few years.

You've summarised Geelong acquiring Stanley well, I agree. wrong thread though

 

[Reptilia]

Having seen Boyd up close regularly this year (and I mean seriously up close. You can chat to the players on the bench at neafl games), don't underestimate how big this guy is. He is freakin huge in the flesh. Massive ass. Massive shoulders. Massive thighs. Still plenty of aerobic work to do, but he is bigger than minson, and can move. Just a beast.

does he seem like a good bloke?

 

[ABitWoofy]

Probably been said a million times.

Suss trade. just passable.
Ridiculous contract. Just madness. Could be a massive handbrake for you guys in a few years.

Or a launching pad... yes it could backfire but we have been unsuccessful for so long it is well worth the risk.

 

[Sentinel]

Probably been said a million times.

Suss trade. just passable.
Ridiculous contract. Just madness. Could be a massive handbrake for you guys in a few years.

Thanks Vinum. Should have chased Rhys Stanley instead I guess, that's where the potentials at.

Now **** off back to your own board handbagger.

 

[TheHoneyBadger]

Gee, he's going to be a player.

Watching those highlights, once you get past the fact that he's absolutely monstrous, there's the methodical set shot action, an ability to crash packs and take the ball at the highest point, surprising mobility when it hits the deck, and just about best of all, he walks around like the sun stops shining when he puts pants on.

Can't wait for him to be unveiled in red, white and blue.

 

[Fossie 32]

Probably been said a million times.

Suss trade. just passable.
Ridiculous contract. Just madness. Could be a massive handbrake for you guys in a few years.

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2014/130/b/e/be315adaf83d1f4636638c4d995e4b3c-d7hudp2.jpg

 

[mambavino]

Probably been said a million times.

Suss trade. just passable.
Ridiculous contract. Just madness. Could be a massive handbrake for you guys in a few years.

 

[raffrox]

Great job by your mob. Excellent deal and worth the risk.

To me you paid about the right price to get it done as well.

 

[Selim]

that forward line stringer crammers boyd hrovat hunter lukeyD loving it

 

[kirbatron]

Just watched Boyd's under 18s tape.... Sacro Bleur get excited boys this one is a winner!!

go doggies

 

[Testekill]

Probably been said a million times.

Suss trade. just passable.
Ridiculous contract. Just madness. Could be a massive handbrake for you guys in a few years.

I agree, we totally should have chased Rhys Stanley instead.

 

[fronkalicious]

does he seem like a good bloke?

Always smiles and says hello to my boys. Happy enough but in all honesty (and of course easy in hindsight) just never really looked like he wanted to be there......and if you've seen where they player their neafl games and how many people turn up, you'd understand why. There's literally anywhere between 50-100 people there.