Is this SANFL superstar about to become a Saint?

[@MaxPulse1]

So torn on this one. As a lifetime Norwood supporter and member (65years now) and a Sainter since 1967, I want Harry to stay, as he is a marvelous player, BUT, he would fit in like a glove to any team needing strength and power and is highly mobile. If he stays I win, if he goes I win. Let us see

[@rowan6585]

What's he like up forward? I love the idea of 2 rucks, the memory of Paddy and Rowan will never leave me

[@summersoldier1003]

It's underestimated how much better we were with paddy wish we had him longer.

[@simontrencher8245]

Somebody tell Ross Lyon and the selectors about Paddy and Rowan...

[@shaneellis4399]

The whole side, and the supporters, fed off the positivity and leadership of those two working in tandem. Would love to see us grab this guy.

[@Colin-n2l]

We need a 2 ruck combination, I've always been a fan of that....your 2nd ruck can go forward along with king and stretch the opposition backing....love his stat's...let's get him!!!!!!

[@markneville9723]

Harty Boyd had a outstanding season for Norwood in the SANFL this year. Infact Boyd's past two years in the State League was exceptional. He is a smart ruckman who gets plenty of the ball for his teammates. Boyd possession numbers have been amazing and his presence at both ends of the ground is high quality. Boyd is too good for the SANFL competition and he is ready for the AFL and many good judges believe his best football is still to come. The Saints would benefit enormously with the services of Big Harry Boyd.

[@johns126]

His clearance work is incredible- miles ahead of any midfielder in the SANFL last year. As a Ruckman this is an amazing stat.

[@davidknight3826]

Correct me if I'm wrong but sounds like Boyd is Nank the Tank. Hope thats the case, throws his weight around a bit, hopefully quality hit outs to advantage and allows Marshall to be the 50+ Goal forward we know he can be

[@mebeasensei]

I believe we were at our best with Paddy Ryder and Rowan Marshall on the field at the same time. Now Rowan Marshall fans don’t like that because Rowan Marshall’s stats are greatly diminished, but St Kilda as a whole was more formidable. And in the end, that is what counts.

[@timayris3375]

True but we have to remember Ryder was a phenomenal player. I'd be glad if they gave it another go though.

[@hayben1921]

Led the SANFL in clearances and hit-outs in 2024 Jakey. 300+ hit outs more than the ruckman in second and won clearances over the mids by 70. Guy is a fair jet!

[@travisgleeson]

Jake, I think he would be a great pickup for us.

[@judimackenzie7279]

Thanks for the info. Being interstate its great too get this feedback

[@SaintsTVPod]

Happy to help where I can :)

[@GregJohnson-n9k]

Just for your info, the SA medal is pronounced Mah-gerry medal, and yep he would be a welcome addition, talent and heart both above average.

[@SaintsTVPod]

Thank you! It's been too long since I've mispronounced something, about time haha

[@malcolmthomas9953]

Great idea 💡 a nother tall will be good to help out Rowen in the ruck

[@brycethorp5909]

Saints love a SA recruitment. Seems to be working well for player retention

[@johnheffernan7975]

I'd love to see Ross play 2 rucks. When we had Ro and Paddy it really worked. Would be a steal if we get him with a late pick

[@MrAnthonyRoger]

I like the idea of Max getting in the ruck a bit more and just getting a bit more feel for pace of the game and how it looks from outside the arc. Given the injury risks aren't what they used to be for rucks I think that switch is the way forward. But we need a backup if Ro gets injured.

[@ImThomo]

Seems like a great fit. Saints need a ready made back-up to help Rowan. 100% better than plucking a forward/backman for the duties.

[@willmuskens3080]

If he was called JACK Boyd he'd be a certainty to come to Moorabbin... But jokes aside, he looks pretty good to me, the right age profile and I imagine the standard of play in SANFL might be better than the VFL, which means he could well be like Callum Wilkie and becomne a successful ruckman in the AFL!

[@deanjackson3097]

Unless they are prepared to play him with Marshall (ie play 2 rucks) I don't see the point, I would rather them draft a true tall forward or back and use Heath or Keeler if Marshall gets injured. Personally, I think we need a genuine tall ruckman which, IMO, Marshall isn't. I'm a huge fan of King being the 2nd ruck and Ross Lyon did mention that last year. Everyone suggests that King shouldn't ruck as he might get injured. That's complete rubbish, rucking would have to be the least likely place to get injured on a football field under the current rules/interpretations. Perfect example, Daniher rucking for Brisbane. And to add, I think it would be very beneficial to Kings development as a footballer.

[@travisjackway8158]

198cm is a fraction undersized. Sounds like a great player. Hope he can jump

[@neiltodd9657]

A backup plan to the backup plan, to backup the backup plan.

[@alankffooty]

I think he'll be a rookie pick. 26 year old at 198cm, other clubs probably consider him undersized and too old so likely won't be a national draft consideration. Max Heath promoted to the senior list yesterday...common practice for there to be 2 rucks on senior list and 1 on rookie list A club would be passing on a lot of high-quality young talent if they were to take him in the national draft

[@SaintsTVPod]

Either way think it's worth the punt - looks like a good fit and low risk that fits an absolute need from a list perspective.

[@kennedysan1045]

More upside than Tom Campbell? Then it's worth bringing him in.

[@markneville9723]

Absolutely Ridiculous Your comment is Rubbish

[@Makinematnight]

We would have the shortest ruck department in the comp

[@magpiegirl3783]

If this young man is so great, why hasn’t he been picked up by a senior club before now - 26 and not played AFL?

[@ducky36F]

Seems like a decent option for a backup ruck

[@peterturner4378]

Apparently he won the marjorie jackson medal for best player in the sanfl

[@MrAnthonyRoger]

Harry Boyd sounds like an AFL player's name.

[@julesdalli9716]

Wouldn't mind another tall being added to the list.

[@tysonjack2783]

Where are you getting this from that we have picks 80&88? Haven’t been able to find any info on late picks

[@SaintsTVPod]

@@tysonjack2783 Twomey tweeted 21 hours ago, have a suss on Twitter 😊

[@zachogan6255]

We got 80, 88 because of the open list spots. Which will come into the 40s with all the F/S and NGA bids. We can bid on our NGA boys.

[@armyadam007]

Marshall screams All-Australian CHF to me if he played there all year - so if we could have another player able to ruck all day and at least break even or better, we just instantly improve.

[@SaintsTVPod]

I'd love to know Ro's genuine thoughts on if he'd be better forward for the team. He's so good around the ground though.

[@Jai_Misanthropic]

​@@SaintsTVPodMaybe you should interview him. So you can ask that very question. I'd love to know the answer 👍

[@SaintsTVPod]

@ 👀

[@PeterMcpherson-x5p]

Pick 88 would be all it's worth

[@PlatinumPeteChannel]

If he's one of the best rucks in the country would he fall that far? Feels like we'd have to use 32 if we want him. Or possibly trade back into the 2nd/3rd round?

[@SaintsTVPod]

Good call! Perhaps package some late picks to move back into an earlier round. We do need to consider the fact we need points for academy picks too

[@PlatinumPeteChannel]

@SaintsTVPod possibly. Think Hoffman & Peckett might get through as rookies. Cole might attract a bid. Think we take our early picks, grab a ruck at 32, match a bid on Cole then rookie the other two. Could split pick 8 or trade a future pick to get back in, otherwise leave a spot open for pre-season. So many options!

[@SaintsTVPod]

@@PlatinumPeteChannel Does my head in haha

[@StMaanco]

Giving away our secrets.

[@raymondhorvath2406]

I thought we were interested in the WAFA ruckman who is best in WA Lachlan Blakiston. a 204cm 25 year old why have we moved on from him? Or are we looking at both

[@Mightymelbournestars12]

Won’t hurt

[@ashleycronk3881]

Magarey is pronounced Mag-air-e I think. Not a criticism just letting you know. (I hope I haven't been mispronounced this for 50+ years)

[@paulbartolo1009]

But his name isn't Jack...😁

[@PeterMcpherson-x5p]

Not over 200cm is a worry

[@richardatkins4386]

Ask a South Australian how to pronounce Magarey Medel as I think you are pronouncing it wrong. You could have asked Jack Hayes, as he won it as well, but we delisted him. I'm still angry about that, as we never saw the best of him. Well, that's my belief.

[@SaintsTVPod]

I certainly am pronouncing it wrong as someone already kindly pointed out haha

[@dodgydisco]

its pronounced ma-ger-ree boyd would be brilliant

[@MichaelFawssett]

Please Jake, the SANFL medal is phonetically MAGAIRY not as you pronounced it Margery

[@SaintsTVPod]

@@MichaelFawssett I’ve been told twice in the comments, relax people I get it!

[@NA_GA09]

Drafting Norwoods Harry Boyd will more than likely push current Saints listed player Max Heath out the door at the end of season 2025.

[@dannyades6768]

That’s fine. He’s just taking up a spot every year for nothing

[@CoreyMARTIN-i5u]

He’s not that huge Would be the shortest ruckman in the AFL

[@erimart63]

SANFL superstar who averages two marks per game. Billy Longer2.

[@AFLTime23]

He looks like a baby sinclair

[@CoreyMARTIN-i5u]

Ryder Marshall combination being great is a myth Ryder a good centre square ruckman Did nothing around the ground Marshall stuck forward did FA there. It was a net negative effect.