Maddie Boyd
Madeleine Boyd (born 20 March 1993) is an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She has previously played for Melbourne, Greater Western Sydney and Geelong.
| Maddie Boyd | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Boyd with Greater Western Sydney in February 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 20 March 1993 | ||
| Original team(s) | North Geelong Football Club (GDFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 120, 2016 AFL Women's draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2017, Melbourne vs. Brisbane, at Casey Fields | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruck / forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | St Kilda | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2017 | Melbourne | 7 (0) | |
| 2018 | Greater Western Sydney | 2 (0) | |
| 2019–2021 | Geelong | 13 (4) | |
| 2023– | St Kilda | 1 (0) | |
| Total | 23 (4) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 1, 2023. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Boyd was drafted by Melbourne with their fifteenth selection and 120th overall in the 2016 AFL Women's draft.[1] She made her debut in the fifteen point loss to Brisbane at Casey Fields in the opening round of the 2017 season.[2] She played every match in her debut season to finish with seven games.[3]
After one season with Melbourne, Boyd was traded to Greater Western Sydney during the 2017 trade period.[4]
In May 2018 Boyd accepted an offer from expansion club Geelong to play with the club in the 2019 AFLW season,[5] becoming the first player to play for three AFLW clubs. She kicked Geelong's first ever goal in their inaugural game.[6] She was delisted by Geelong at the conclusion of the 2021 AFL Women's season.[7]
Ahead of the 2023 season, Boyd joined St Kilda as a replacement player.[8]
Boyd has studied a Bachelor of Exercise Sport Science at Deakin University.[9]
References
- Burgan, Matt (12 October 2016). "No.120: Madeline Boyd". MelbourneFC.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- Australian Associated Press (3 February 2017). "AFLW: All the round one teams". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- "Madeleine Boyd". AustralianFootball.com. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- "Boyd Joins GIANTS as Local Stars Re-sign". GWSGiants.com.au. Bigpond. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- Oates, Alex. "Boyd pulls on hoops for AFLW team". www.geelongadvertiser.com.au. p. 37. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- "Maddie Buoyed for Big 2021". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- "Cats Announce List Changes". Geelong. Telstra. 7 April 2021.
- "Boyd becomes a Saint in whirlwind signing". St Kilda Football Club. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- "Elite Athlete Program Profiles". Deakin University. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
External links
- Maddie Boyd's profile on the official website of the Greater Western Sydney Giants
- Maddie Boyd at AustralianFootball.com