The triathlete, who has previously won a flag in London as well as with Lavington’s seniors in 2005 and reserves in 2015, was a rock on the last line of defence.

“This is pretty good,” Boyd said.

“I’ve loved going out bush to play with a lot of mates.

“It’s been great fun.”

Boyd proved invaluable under pressure in the opening three quarters as Jindera’s runners had patches of dominance.

He admitted there were some anxious moments.

“I was buggered in the first quarter when they were running everywhere,” he said.

“It was a great effort by our boys to finish like that.”

Boyd keeps himself fit by competing in triathlons over the summer and is a regular at the gym during the week.

“I’m getting closer to the end,” he said.

Despite being in the twilight of his career, Boyd played 19 matches this season.