Forward Tom Boyd played 11 matches in 2017.

Boyd had a presence around the ground with 17 disposals against Fremantle in Round 3. In Round 9, the big-man threatened with 33 hit outs and 2 goals in the 23-point loss to Geelong.

It was revealed in July that Boyd would take an indefinite break from football due to mental health issues.

He returned in the VFL against Essendon at Windy Hill in Round 22, kicking three goals.

Stat that mattered:

Influential when in the ruck, Boyd had a career high 36 hit outs against Melbourne in Round 13.