The GIANTS will unveil number one draft pick Tom Boyd against the Adelaide Crows this Sunday.
The 18-year-old will play his first game for the GIANTS at Adelaide Oval and becomes the 63rd player to debut for the club.
"I was pretty nervous early on the week when they let me know I was in the squad of guys who were up for selection - probably the most nervous I've been," Boyd said on Thursday.
"But to then get that out the way, when Leon let me know, I was just stoked and really relieved I suppose.
"I've dreamt of this all of my life, so I really want to enjoy the week.
"But come game time, it's not about me, it's about the team and we're going over there to win a game of football."
Boyd has impressed in the first three rounds of the NEAFL season for the UWS GIANTS playing both forward and in the ruck, booting three goals in the side’s thrashing of Belconnen last weekend.
Standing 200cm tall and weighing 104kg, the forward/ruckman was selected by the GIANTS at pick one in the 2013 NAB AFL National Draft from TAC Cup premiership winning side Eastern Ranges.
Despite missing a chunk of last season with an ankle injury, coach Leon Cameron said his young charge was impressive during the off-season.
"He hasn't missed a beat," Cameron said.
"His last two or three weeks, he's really started to get into some rhythm and we're looking forward to seeing what he can do on Sunday afternoon."
Cameron praised Boyd's leadership and his standout ability to contest marks, but said he didn't expect too much from the teenager.
"All I want Tom to do is compete, play his role and that role is a key position forward and also playing in the ruck as well," he added.
"Anything on top of that is a bonus.
"I understand there's a lot of pressure on high draft picks to perform first-up, but it's a tough brutal game. It's a huge step up from the NEAFL level to the AFL.
"All we want him to do is go out there, have some fun, play the games like he used to play at Under-18 level.
"If he does that, I'm sure his natural talent and work rate will take care of the rest."
Of Danish descent, the pinch-hitting ruckman from Victoria played junior football for Norwood and was a member of the AIS-AFL Academy in 2012 and 2013.
Boyd will join 2013 All Australian and Kevin Sheedy Medallist Jeremy Cameron and another number one draft pick Jon Patton in the GIANTS forward line.
Being the No.1 pick no doubt attracts plenty of extra attention and scrutiny, but that doesn't seem to have affected Boyd.
"I set a pretty high expectations for myself anyway - that's what drives me and motivates me," he said.
