Dave Boyd

For other people of the same name, see David Boyd.

Dave Boyd
Personal information
Full name	Dave E. Boyd
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 season.
Career highlights
Port Adelaide's greatest team (half-forward flank) South Australian Football Hall of Fame (2002) 7x Port Adelaide premiership player (1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959) Magarey Medal (1956)

Dave 'Davey' Boyd is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (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 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.

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.

External links

• Dave Boyd's profile from AustralianFootball.com