Boyd is a Bulldog

[interested observer]

Boyd is officially a Bulldog you will find....

[Dogwatcher]

eh?

[Big Phil]

What or who is your source to confirm this ?

[sjt]

Come on Phil, nobody reveals their source. You should know that.

[Wedgie]

Very nice pick up for the Dogs if true. I know North were chasing him hard as were some other clubs. Great player IMHO.

[sjt]

Confirmed on CDFC website

Player Signing - James Boyd
The Central District Football Club is pleased to announce that James Boyd has signed for season 2010.

The 20 year old former Panther, will join the training squad from tonight and is looking forward to being a part of the 2010 campaign.

Boyd, who was runner-up in the Magarey Medal and winner of the SANFL Rising Star Award in 2008, will form an important part of the midfield next season, along with Chris & James Gowans, Ian Callinan and Paul Thomas.

The Club welcomes James and wishes him all the best for his career at the Bulldogs.

[whufc]

Absolutly terrific signing, this is better than any x-mas presents that i will get this year, this bloke will be brilliant in a midfield to which he won't be tagged every week. Elizabeth Oval and the wide open spaces should also help this bloke. As good a replacement for Slade as you could hope for.

[LBT]

Absolutly terrific signing, this is better than any x-mas presents that i will get this year, this bloke will be brilliant in a midfield to which he won't be tagged every week. Elizabeth Oval and the wide open spaces should also help this bloke. As good a replacement for Slade as you could hope for.

Or he could end up in the reserves too. Players who go chasing a flag very very seldom get one.

[whufc]

Absolutly terrific signing, this is better than any x-mas presents that i will get this year, this bloke will be brilliant in a midfield to which he won't be tagged every week. Elizabeth Oval and the wide open spaces should also help this bloke. As good a replacement for Slade as you could hope for.

Or he could end up in the reserves too. Players who go chasing a flag very very seldom get one.

At absolute worst case scenario he adds depth in the midfield which is something every premeirship sides needs, there is no down side to this signing by the Dogs, his young, south australian, proven at SANFL level. Realisitcally he could be a 200 game SANFL player, can't say that about every signing teams will make this off season.

[Broadie]

Confirmed on CDFC website

Player Signing - James Boyd
The Central District Football Club is pleased to announce that James Boyd has signed for season 2010.

The 20 year old former Panther, will join the training squad from tonight and is looking forward to being a part of the 2010 campaign.

Boyd, who was runner-up in the Magarey Medal and winner of the SANFL Rising Star Award in 2008, will form an important part of the midfield next season, along with Chris & James Gowans, Ian Callinan and Paul Thomas.

The Club welcomes James and wishes him all the best for his career at the Bulldogs.

Have Centrals signed up his brother as well?

[Mickyj]

Absolutly terrific signing, this is better than any x-mas presents that i will get this year, this bloke will be brilliant in a midfield to which he won't be tagged every week. Elizabeth Oval and the wide open spaces should also help this bloke. As good a replacement for Slade as you could hope for.

Or he could end up in the reserves too. Players who go chasing a flag very very seldom get one.

At absolute worst case scenario he adds depth in the midfield which is something every premeirship sides needs, there is no down side to this signing by the Dogs, his young, south australian, proven at SANFL level. Realisitcally he could be a 200 game SANFL player, can't say that about every signing teams will make this off season.

You weren't happy if he went to the Eagles(no chance of a flag or words to that affect) but your really happy he's helping your midfield
Well at least he escaped Noarlunga and Fuller

[whufc]

Absolutly terrific signing, this is better than any x-mas presents that i will get this year, this bloke will be brilliant in a midfield to which he won't be tagged every week. Elizabeth Oval and the wide open spaces should also help this bloke. As good a replacement for Slade as you could hope for.

Or he could end up in the reserves too. Players who go chasing a flag very very seldom get one.

At absolute worst case scenario he adds depth in the midfield which is something every premeirship sides needs, there is no down side to this signing by the Dogs, his young, south australian, proven at SANFL level. Realisitcally he could be a 200 game SANFL player, can't say that about every signing teams will make this off season.

You weren't happy if he went to the Eagles(no chance of a flag or words to that affect) but your really happy he's helping your midfield
Well at least he escaped Noarlunga and Fuller

i wasn't happy if he went to the Eagles because i wanted him at Central and your right i don't think the Eagles have a shot at the flag next season with or without him. So your point is?

[smac]

Absolutly terrific signing, this is better than any x-mas presents that i will get this year, this bloke will be brilliant in a midfield to which he won't be tagged every week. Elizabeth Oval and the wide open spaces should also help this bloke. As good a replacement for Slade as you could hope for.

Or he could end up in the reserves too. Players who go chasing a flag very very seldom get one.

Depends on where they go...

[Mickyj]

You weren't happy if he went to the Eagles(no chance of a flag or words to that affect) but your really happy he's helping your midfield
Well at least he escaped Noarlunga and Fuller

i wasn't happy if he went to the Eagles because i wanted him at Central and your right i don't think the Eagles have a shot at the flag next season with or without him. So your point is?

Nothing really I justwanted clarity of what you were saying .
But I think your wrong re the Eagles a fitter side(powell and treeby looked recovered from 09) may well see you playing us next year for the flag

[doggies4eva]

Absolutly terrific signing, this is better than any x-mas presents that i will get this year, this bloke will be brilliant in a midfield to which he won't be tagged every week. Elizabeth Oval and the wide open spaces should also help this bloke. As good a replacement for Slade as you could hope for.

Or he could end up in the reserves too. Players who go chasing a flag very very seldom get one.

Speak for yourself - Oh you were

[Hawks22]

Or he could end up in the reserves too. Players who go chasing a flag very very seldom get one.

LMFAO ... Nor do players who shop themselves around for the highest dollar and expect a real estate handed to them on a platter

[LBT]

Or he could end up in the reserves too. Players who go chasing a flag very very seldom get one.

LMFAO ... Nor do players who shop themselves around for the highest dollar and expect a real estate related employment handed to them on a platter

Edited for accuracy. Poor old Jimmy Boyd, jumps on the Centrals bandwagon right at the end of their decade of dominance.

[Brucetiki]

Or he could end up in the reserves too. Players who go chasing a flag very very seldom get one.

Charles Slattery disproves your theory
Kyle Jenner currently proves your theory

[Bluedemon]

Or he could end up in the reserves too. Players who go chasing a flag very very seldom get one.

Charles Slattery disproves your theory
Kyle Jenner currently proves your theory

maybe that is the bays problem then, they need players to play for the club not for themselves.

[Big Phil]

Small artice from the Messenger on Boyd signing with the Dogs...


http://hills-and-valley-messenger.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/boyd-a-bulldog/

Boyd a Bulldog



NEW HOME: James Boyd has signed with the reigning premier

CENTRAL District has moved to help cover the retirement of rover Matthew Slade by signing South Adelaide midfielder James Boyd.

Boyd, 20, has signed a one-year deal and will begin training tonight.

``I’m absolutely stoked mate, I can’t wait,’’ Boyd said.

``They were looking for someone, not to replace Sladey because you could never replace a player like him, but someone to come in and play that roving role.

``I just want to play my part in the team.’’

Boyd said he couldn’t wait to team up with experienced Bulldogs midfielders James and Chris Gowans, Ian Callinan and Paul Thomas.

``The two Gowans boys, you couldn’t have anyone better to learn from.

``I’ve got a new kennel, I hope to play the rest of my career there.’’

Central coach Roy Laird said the club had been monitoring Boyd’s form for the past two seasons.

``He’s played some good footy against us,’’ Laird said.

``He’s young, ambitious, he fits all the criteria we’re looking to fill.’’