Brad Boyd (born 10 August 1971) is a former

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er who played for Fitzroy and the

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in the

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during the 1990s.AFL Tables: Brad Boyd
/ref> Boyd started his AFL career in 1992 with Fitzroy and played mainly as a ruck-rover, although he was also used as a half back flanker and at

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. He was a

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winner in 1995, his first season as captain. Also in 1995 he represented

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in State of Origin. He was also captain in 1996 and thus has the distinction of being Fitzroy's last AFL captain. In 1997, he joined the newly formed Brisbane Lions for their inaugural season. He was the club's first signing.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Boyd, Brad 1971 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Brisbane Lions players Fitzroy Football Club players People educated at Parade College Mitchell Medal winners Victorian State of Origin players