At the tender age of 23, Bulldogs Premiership hero Tom Boyd has announced his retirement.
The surprise announcement was made on Thursday afternoon. Over his career, Boyd has played 61 AFL matches, including the Bulldogs’ famous 2016 premiership triumph.
What is Tom Boyd actual cause of retirement? How much Tom Boyd’s net worth and salary? Is he dating anyone? Who is his partner?
Here is what you need to know about this Australian Rules Footballer. As we break down the details of Tom Boyd wiki, bio, age, height, scroll down to see his background and partner.
Born Name
Thomas Boyd
Nick Name
Tom
Age
23 years old
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Croydon Hills, Victoria
Residence
Sydney
Nationality
Australian
Education
Tom Boyd was educated at Luther College in Croydon Hills, Victoria.
Occupation and Career
Bloyd started his career in football as a Junior player in Norwood Football Club. Then he moved to Eastern Ranges and played in NAB League from 2011 to 2013.
At age 19, he was picked by the Greater Western Sydney Giants in 2013 AFL draft. On 13 October 2014, Bloyd requested to get traded with Western Bulldogs.
Tom Boyd has retired. Source: Fox Sports
Cause of Retirement
Tom Boyd cited his cause of retirement as mental health issues and injury reasons saying,
“My decision to retire now is a reflection of issues I’ve had over the past five years both with physical injury and with mental health”
He continued “they have now accumulated to a point where I just don’t have the desire to play or the enjoyment of the game I used to have.”
Justifying his cause of retirement, the 23-year-old further added,
“I’ve spoken with key people at the Western Bulldogs and my close friends and family, and I am satisfied that this is the right decision for my future. I approached the club about my desire to retire and be released from my contract this week, and we have worked out a mutually agreeable position.”
Family
- Father: Geoff Boyd
- Mother: Anita
Although Tom Boyd’s father is an Australian, his mother is from Denmark. According to his bio, Boyd visited his mother in Copahegan in 2013 as part of the AIS-AFL Academy tour.
Height
200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Weight
103 kg (227 lb)
Girlfriend and Dating
The Bulldogs forward was awarded as the AFL premiership player in 2016. Not to forget, he was a No. 1 pick in 2013 national draft.
Talking about his dating life, Tom Boyd keeps his relationship as low-key as possible. He is very vocal about his mental health issues including depression. So unless his partner understands his inner battle, it’s difficult for him to maintain a healthy relationship.
Whether the 23-year-old has a girlfriend is not confirmed. Boyd’s social media accounts like Instagram, Facebook, and Tweeter don’t provide any clue about his girlfriend and dating status.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Brunette
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Tom Boyd Net Worth and Salary
As to Tom Boyd’s net worth, he has accumulated a net worth of multi-million dollars. Although his sports career spanned roughly over a decade, he landed on some of the most lucrative deals in AFL.
At the end of 2017, he had signed a deal of $7 million while moving from Greater Western Sydney to Western Bulldogs.
In addition, the income from endorsements and sponsorship extra capital to their net worth figure. Tom Boyd’s net worth of 2019 is currently under review.
Tom Boyd wiki-bio
- Tom Boyd was born as Thomas Boyd on 22 August 1995.
- He went to Luther College in Croydon Hills, Victoria.
- Originally from Eastern Ranges, Tom moved to Greater Western Sydney Giants after being picked as the No. 1 in 2013 AFL draft.
- He was awarded TAC Cup premiership player in 2013.
- In 2015, he was nominated for the award of AFL Rising Star.
- In 2016, he became the AFL premiership player.
- Boyd announced his retirement on May 16, 2019, citing mental health and injury reasons for his decision.
“Leaving the game as a premiership player is something I will always be proud of, along with all the enduring relationships I have forged and the memories I have created along the way.”
