#5

Matthew Boyd

Defender / midfielder
2011 - 2017
Western Bulldogs
Matthew Boyd, a seasoned Australian rules footballer, has left an indelible mark on the sport. Boyd, born on 27 August 1982, graced the field as a defender and midfielder for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Before his tenure with the Bulldogs, he showcased his talents with the Dandenong Stingrays in the TAC Cup and Frankston in the VFL. One remarkable feat that distinguishes Boyd is his record for the most AFL games played by a player recruited from the rookie draft. This accomplishment underscores his resilience, skill, and dedication to the game. Standing at 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) and weighing 88 kg (194 lb), Boyd's physical presence on the field commanded respect from opponents and admiration from fans. Not only did Boyd excel on the field, but he also comes from a notable football lineage. As the grand nephew of Australian football vendor icon Johnny Boyd, known as the Peanut Man, Matthew Boyd carries on a family legacy intertwined with the sport's history. Throughout his career spanning from 2003 to 2017 with the Western Bulldogs, Boyd's contributions to the team and the sport as a whole have solidified his place as a revered figure in Australian football. His legacy serves as an inspiration for aspiring players and a testament to the enduring spirit of the game.

Season Stats:

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Bulldogs
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
10
-
409
25
40%
23
22
45%
-
-
Goals
3
0.3
355
73
4%
23
24
13%
260
1%
Behinds
2
0.2
369
60
3%
28
29
7%
240
1%
Assists
3
0.3
343
33
9%
22
19
16%
189
2%
Disposals
230
23
328
825
28%
17
605
38%
8634
3%
Kicks
133
13.3
311
479
28%
15
302
44%
4484
3%
Handballs
97
9.7
317
482
20%
17
352
28%
4150
2%
Marks
57
5.7
318
199
29%
16
115
50%
1848
3%
Tackles
16
1.6
495
186
9%
31
138
12%
1549
1%
Hitouts
0
-
-
996
-
-
246
0%
759
0%
Clearances
7
0.7
350
172
4%
20
90
8%
760
1%
Frees For
9
0.9
351
70
13%
24
35
26%
434
2%
Frees Against
5
0.5
463
59
8%
27
30
17%
370
1%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Bulldogs

All Season Stats (2011-2017)

Games Played
Total 129
Goals
Total 29
Avg 0.2
Behinds
Total 35
Avg 0.3
Assists
Total 66
Avg 0.5
Disposals
Total 3707
Avg 28.7
Kicks
Total 2079
Avg 16.1
Handballs
Total 1628
Avg 12.6
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 56% - 44%
Marks
Total 691
Avg 5.4
Tackles
Total 437
Avg 3.4
Hitouts
Total 38
Avg 0.3
Clearances
Total 538
Avg 4.2
Frees For
Total 80
Avg 0.6
Frees Against
Total 92
Avg 0.7

Matthew Boyd - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Matthew Boyd - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Matthew Boyd - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Matthew Boyd' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Matthew Boyd - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Matthew Boyd' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Matthew Boyd - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Matthew Boyd - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Matthew Boyd in the context of their team and the league as a whole.