Finally, Boyd to retire!

[nick87]

Not to veer this off topic of LOL@Broncos and Darius

But this is a cautionary tale for footballers... this is a very tough game and it takes a great toll on your body, so i dont begrudge any player leaving their club for money... but had Boyd taken a little less and stayed in Canberra, you have to wonder how his career might have turned out and if in the long run he might have actually been better off financially playing 4-5 years @ 500k, over cutting a deal to retire 2 years later because this Titans move has been such a disaster

 

[myrrh ken]

Not to veer this off topic of LOL@Broncos and Darius

But this is a cautionary tale for footballers... this is a very tough game and it takes a great toll on your body, so i dont begrudge any player leaving their club for money... but had Boyd taken a little less and stayed in Canberra, you have to wonder how his career might have turned out and if in the long run he might have actually been better off financially playing 4-5 years @ 500k, over cutting a deal to retire 2 years later because this Titans move has been such a disaster

What makes you think he would've avoided injuries playing at the raiders?

I mean if you're not going to be in a club that wins a premiership, you might as well get paid playing fewer games.

 

[nick87]

I dont think his decline has been entirely down to just injuries
The game quickly moved towards a different style of front rower and i think the Raiders saw that coming (which is why they moved Papalii there, and focused on recruiting guys like Sutton and developing people like Hors and Guler, who are all very mobile middles)

Based on how Canberra approached the middle forwards, i think had he chosen to stay they'd have got reworked his body shape a lot, stripped some weight off... and i think that would have prolonged his career and probably helped with the injuries. Also this was a club that suited him, he is a country boy at heart and i dont know that heading to a big city, and far from his family has been good for off the park.

There is something to be said for staying in a place you're happy and successful in. But as said, i get it, this game is tough on the body, you have to try and maximise your income too. But sometimes maximising your income short term can impact your earning ability long term.

I dont think it's a giant stretch of the imagination to say it probably would have turned out better for him and his career if he stayed given leaving turned out to be this disastrous. This Titans situation isnt a high bar to clear on that front

 

[GongPanther]

You monster... I totally thought it was Darius

B'cuz clickky baity.

 

[myrrh ken]

I dont think his decline has been entirely down to just injuries
The game quickly moved towards a different style of front rower and i think the Raiders saw that coming (which is why they moved Papalii there, and focused on recruiting guys like Sutton and developing people like Hors and Guler, who are all very mobile middles)

Based on how Canberra approached the middle forwards, i think had he chosen to stay they'd have got reworked his body shape a lot, stripped some weight off... and i think that would have prolonged his career and probably helped with the injuries. Also this was a club that suited him, he is a country boy at heart and i dont know that heading to a big city, and far from his family has been good for off the park.

There is something to be said for staying in a place you're happy and successful in. But as said, i get it, this game is tough on the body, you have to try and maximise your income too. But sometimes maximising your income short term can impact your earning ability long term.

I dont think it's a giant stretch of the imagination to say it probably would have turned out better for him and his career if he stayed given leaving turned out to be this disastrous. This Titans situation isnt a high bar to clear on that front

His style/ body probably not suited for this 6 again stuff although he did lose 6 or 7 kilos at the titans though. A move back to the farm might have always been on the cards. Raiders probably better off.

 

[This Year?]

Every Brisbane fan just had the most disappointing ejaculation they've ever experienced.

At least they can get it up. Dragons fans on the other hand...

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

At least they can get it up. Dragons fans on the other hand...

Try the other hand

 

[shear_joy9]

this is an absolute pearler from Darius' dad Wayne:

“He is a leader of men and he has conducted himself with absolute class in what has been a very difficult season"

 

[beave]

Tallis.
Petero.
Hodges.
Parker.

C’mon NQ, add another to the list.........

 

[dragon_around]

End of an era.

 

[King hit]

Tallis.
Petero.
Hodges.
Parker.

C’mon NQ, add another to the list.........

Actual footage of you if the cowboys win

 

[beave]

Actual footage of you if the cowboys win

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I’m going tonight but I’m honestly over this season and year in general. 2020 can go EAD.

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

If we lose to the Donkeys then the ARLC have my permission to kick us out of the league for ruining the party.

 

[Fangs]

A true legend, I hope this doesn't get caved.

Well done Darius.

 

[Sphagnum]

Put in an enormous solo effort to score from dummy half against one of the worst defensive teams in the comp. celebrated like it was off to the grand final then placed his queue firmly in the rack a la every other game this year and watched his crap team get belted into submission again.

classy leadership

 

[Old tiger 79]

Congratulations on a pathetic end to your career Dawiuss.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Hopefully he'll be joining Hodgo, Corey and Kevvie in the commentary box.

Or even better, Wally, Locky and Sam.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

He waited until he could go out in a manner befitting of his talents. Bless.