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
The South Australian National Football League, or SANFL ( or ''S-A-N-F-L''), is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the state's governing body for the sport.
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(SANFL).
Port Adelaide
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 Medal
The Magarey Medal is an Australian rules football honour awarded annually since 1898 to the fairest and most brilliant player in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), as judged by field umpires. The award was created by Will ...
list 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.
Personal life
Boyd's sons Greg and Russell also played for Port Adelaide.
Honours
He is a half forward flanker in Port Adelaide's official 'Greatest Team' from 1870 to 2000.
References
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Port Adelaide Football Club (SANFL) players
Port Adelaide Football Club players (all competitions)
Magarey Medal winners
Australian rules footballers from South Australia
South Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees
1927 births
2017 deaths
Place of birth missing