From #1 draft pick to premiership hero — Tom Boyd lived the AFL dream. But behind the headlines were untold pressures, persistent injuries, and a personal battle with identity and mental health.
In Episode 78 of Scoreboard, Tom shares what it’s really like to walk into an AFL club as a teenager, navigate expectations, and find purpose after football. From the famous 2016 goal to the quiet moments that shaped his career, Tom unpacks the emotional reality of high performance and why he’s calling for an AFL mental health round.
🎧 Listen in as we cover:
What the AFL doesn’t prepare you for
The cost of pushing through pain
Why legacy goes beyond the scoreboard
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