AFL Rd 14 2022 Post Game Postulations Carlton vs Richmond

[Thryleon]

Re Boyd. A trier with a laser kick. That pass to space to Harry was just unreal. He has done that a few times in the last couple of weeks, so can see what they see in him. At the moment he is a bit light and as was mentioned by the club he has done a power of work on his body to get it up to AFL standard. A couple of pre-seasons in the gym and he could become a very handy player. He and McGovern with thier kicking out of the backline could be a real strength of ours in the future.

Also LOB had the ball on the 50 and Boyd was screaming for it to his left. i'd say Boyd would of kicked if LOB had passed it to him. Instead it went to front of the square and was killed.

Yep I wrote off Boyd on his first game, but what I have seen since is really changing my mind.  Was in our top 5 performers last night, and is a good type of player to have on the cusp of your 22.  He is a good size (needs to get a bit stronger in the contest) but takes 0 backwards steps, has pace, and can kick it well.  He gets found out contesting at the moment, but not through lack of want (like Lachie O'Brien who seems to avoid physical contact at times).  Boyd was one of a few keeping us in it for the first few quarters which is a testament to his mentality.  I am now a believer.