David Edward 'Davey' Boyd (16 August 1927 – 15 December 2017) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).[1][2]
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Dave Boyd | |||
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![]() Boyd during his Port Adelaide career | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | David Edward Boyd | ||
Date of birth | (1927-08-16)16 August 1927 | ||
Place of birth | Largs Bay, South Australia | ||
Date of death | 15 December 2017(2017-12-15) (aged 90) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1948–1960 | Port Adelaide | 222 (183) | |
Representative team honours | |||
Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
1949–1958 | South Australia | 19 | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1960. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Boyd was a key member of the strong Port Adelaide side of the 1950s, playing in seven premiership sides.
He made his debut in 1948 and although he started as a forward he soon developed into a centreman, the position that he would play the majority of his career in. He was a Magarey Medallist in 1956 and a regular interstate representative for South Australia, appearing in three carnivals. He finished his career in 1960 after playing a total of 222 games for Port Adelaide.
Boyd's sons Greg and Russell also played for Port Adelaide.
He is a half forward flanker in Port Adelaide's official 'Greatest Team' from 1870 to 2000.
Port Adelaide Football Club: Greatest Team 1870–2000 | |
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Full-back | |
Half-back | |
Centre | |
Half-forward | |
Full-forward | |
Ruck | |
Interchange | |
Coach |
South Australian team – 1958 Centenary Carnival | |
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Western Australia 11.12 (78) defeated South Australia 7.18 (60), at South Melbourne Cricket Ground , 2 July 1958, crowd: 4,500 Victoria (VFL) 25.17 (167) defeated South Australia 7.7 (49), at Melbourne Cricket Ground , 5 July 1958, crowd: 33,063 Tasmania 11.18 (84) defeated South Australia 11.16 (82), at Melbourne Cricket Ground , 7 July 1958, crowd: 2,760 South Australia 16.15 (111) defeated Victoria (VFA) 5.13 (43), at South Melbourne Cricket Ground , 11 July 1958, crowd: 1,750 | |
Port Adelaide Football Club • 1951 SANFL premiers | |
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Coach: Williams |
Port Adelaide Football Club • 1954 SANFL premiers | |
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Coach: Williams |
Port Adelaide Football Club • 1955 SANFL premiers | |
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Coach: F. Williams |
Port Adelaide Football Club • 1956 SANFL premiers | |
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Coach: F. Williams |
Port Adelaide Football Club • 1957 SANFL premiers | |
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Coach: F. Williams |
Port Adelaide Football Club • 1958 SANFL premiers | |
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Coach: F. Williams |
Port Adelaide Football Club • 1959 SANFL premiers | |
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Coach: Motley |
Magarey Medal winners | |
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The Magarey Medal has been awarded since 1898 to the "best and most brilliant" player in the South Australian National Football League and its various incarnations. |