Boyd will be supported by a new-look leadership group which includes Daniel Cross, Dale Morris, Daniel Giansiracusa and 2011 all-Australian, Robert Murphy.
General Manager of Football, James Fantasia, said Boyd performed exceptionally well in his first season as captain of the Club.
“Matthew is a leader in every sense of the word and he did a fantastic job leading by example both on and off the field in what was a challenging season for the Club.”
“His ability to keep the group morale high and his own personal on-field consistency in a tough year points to the fact that he thoroughly deserves this re-appointment,” Fantasia said.
Fantasia was encouraged by Murphy’s re-induction into the leadership group and said that the All-Australian half-back flanker was a great role model for the younger players.
“The way in which Robert conducts himself sets a great example on what type of standards are expected around this place.”
“Robert’s ability to build strong relationships is a great strength of his — he is a terrific addition to what is a fantastic group of leaders,” Fantasia said.
The Western Bulldogs are also delighted to have again appointed Richard Maloney from The Sports Leadership Coach to run and facilitate the leadership group program for 2012.
