Western Bulldogs premiership hero Tom Boyd has candidly spoken of the moment he asked for help during a tough stage of his life. Source: Fox Sports Cause of Retirement. "Leaving the game as a premiership player is something I will always be proud of, along with all the enduring relationships I have forged and the memories I have created along the way. Western Bulldogs premiership player Tom Boyd has announced his immediate retirement from football at just 23.The key forward/ruckman cited a loss of desire to play the game after dealing with injuries and a battle with mental health.Boyd announced his decision via club statement on Thursday. Western Bulldogs premiership hero Tom Boyd has announced his sudden retirement from the AFL.The 23-year-old has not played at the top level since round 18 last year amid battles with injury and mental health.He retires with 61 games and 50 goals under his belt, with a premiership medallion around his neck.The key forward, drafted by GWS with the No.1 pick in 2013 and traded to the Bulldogs at the end of 2014, played a key role in the Dogs’ drought-breaking premiership win in 2016.“My decision to retire now is a reflection of issues I’ve had over the past five years both with physical injury and with mental health, and they have now accumulated to a point where I just don’t have the desire to play or the enjoyment of the game I used to have,” Boyd wrote in a heartfelt statement on the Bulldogs’ website.“I’ve spoken with key people at the Western Bulldogs and my close friends and family, and I am satisfied that this is the right decision for my future. Thomas Scott Boyd, 75, passed away at his home on August3, 2020.

The key forward/ruckman cited a … "My decision to retire now is a reflection of issues I’ve had over the past five years both with physical injury and with mental health, and they have now accumulated to a point where I just don’t have the desire to play or the enjoyment of the game I used to have," Boyd said. The 2016 premiership star says the physical and mental battle had become too much, … "Everyone at the Bulldogs is saddened to hear of Tom’s decision to retire, given he is a much-loved and respected person around the club. "Boyd's retirement opens up a place on the Bulldogs' list for the upcoming mid-season draft.https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/fe/66/tom-boyd_k0zz32dsjijb1txmp53hntxus.jpg?t=-1095583678&w=500&quality=80 Thomas Boyd (born 22 August 1995) is a former professional Australian rules footballer.He was selected with the first overall pick in the 2013 AFL draft by the Greater Western Sydney Giants, but was traded to the Western Bulldogs following the 2014 season. Flags are why clubs exist.GF Day 2016 justified every cent the Dogs paid Tom Boyd. "I have received unbelievable support from the players, coaches and staff at the Western Bulldogs, particularly over the last couple of years, which I will always appreciate. WESTERN Bulldogs premiership hero and former No.1 draft pick Tom Boyd has lost his love for footy, having announced his shock retirement from the game on Thursday. Tom Boyd has retired. Tom … He did contribute largely to something every dogs fan is forever grateful for.Boyd’s contract worth every cent for Dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Helen Boyd, his son Matthew Boyd and his sister Sara Cashmir. In 2016, he helped the Bulldogs win their first premiership since 1954. "Boyd will likely be best remembered for his dominant three-goal, eight-mark (six contested) performance in the Dogs' drought-breaking 2016 grand final win.The former number one draft pick hangs up the boots after 61 games, 52 at the Bulldogs since moving from the Giants at the end of 2014.Boyd was signed to a seven-year, $7 million deal when he joined the Dogs, placing him under plenty of pressure to perform.That, along with consistent injuries largely plagued his time at the club, with his 15 games in 2016 the highest total for any of his four full seasons at the Dogs.The club confirmed in Thursday's statement that Boyd's payments for the 2020 and 2021 seasons would be cancelled, while 2019 would be reduced.Boyd's contract will however remain in the club's salary cap until the end of 2021.Bulldogs football manager Chris Grant thanked the Victorian for his contribution to the club. I approached the club about my desire to retire and be released from my contract this week, and we have worked out a mutually agreeable position.“I’m grateful to both to the Giants and the Bulldogs for allowing me the opportunity to experience playing football at the highest level.“I have received unbelievable support from the players, coaches and staff at the Western Bulldogs, particularly over the last couple of years, which I will always appreciate.“Leaving the game as a premiership player is something I will always be proud of, along with all the enduring relationships I have forged and the memories I have created along the way.”Boyd’s early career was overshadowed by the $7 million contract he signed with the Bulldogs following his trade home to Victoria.His 2019 salary has been reduced, with the club and his manager Liam Pickering agreeing to waive the final two years of the deal.All the best in the next chapter of your life Tom Boyd Tom Boyd didn’t pick himself at pick 1, he didn’t offer himself over 1 million a year.