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Big-money Western Bulldogs recruit Tom Boyd has been handed a suspension for a late-night incident involving teammate Zaine Cordy, although the club has only recently made the sanctions public.
Although it is not known when the incident occurred, the Herald Sun is reporting the two Bulldogs were drinking together following a VFL match when Boyd accidentally struck Cordy.
Cordy required medical attention following the incident, and Boyd was suspended from the side ahead of their clash with the Geelong Cats two weeks ago. Cordy has also been suspended.
The Bulldogs today issued a statement regarding the suspensions handed down to the two players, saying the club had dealt with the incident:
“The club is strongly against any form of violent behaviour and is extremely disappointed in the actions of both players, particularly by the actions of Tom.
“The club has responded by invoking a range of sanctions and other measures.”
On top of the suspensions, the end date for which are not known, those sanctions included a $5000 fine for both players and the requirement for Boyd and Cordy to apologise to their teammates.
Boyd has also been asked to undergo counselling, and both players accepted the sanctions.
Despite the suspension from the AFL side, Boyd is permitted to continue playing in the VFL.
In the wake of the incident, Boyd also made a “significant personal contribution of time and money” to Step Back Think, a non-profit organisation working towards the prevention of social violence.
“Tom and Zaine have committed to the club that there will be no repetition of such behaviour and that they will atone to their teammates and the club,” the statement from the Bulldogs went on to say.
“The club accepts the sincerity of their remorse and commitment. We will continue to fully support both players.”
After being taken with the first pick in the 2013 draft by the Greater Western Sydney Giants, Boyd has struggled in his short career. He moved to the Bulldogs at the end of the 2015 season but has kicked just the 29 goals in his 27 career games to date.
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