Career
Boyd, who was from Sale, spent the 1973 VFL season at Footscray. A defender, he played for VFA club Williamstown in 1975 and 1976. Only Simon Madden took home more votes for Essendon in the count.
From 1980 to 1987, Boyd played at Leongatha and was their captain-coach in 1980, 1981 and 1987.