Matthew Boyd re-signs with the Western Bulldogs for 2017 season

VETERAN Western Bulldogs defender Matthew Boyd has signed a one-year contract extension at the club, ensuring he will play on into a 15th season.

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA — OCTOBER 01: Matthew Boyd of the Bulldogs celebrates the win on the podium during the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images)

VETERAN Western Bulldogs defender Matthew Boyd has signed a one-year contract extension at the club, ensuring he will play on into a 15th season.

Boyd, who won All-Australian honours as the Bulldogs lifted the premiership in 2016, played 24 games for the club throughout the year and excelled off half-back.

“Matthew Boyd has been an extraordinary servant to our club for many years,” Bulldogs list manager Jason McCartney said in a statement.

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“To contribute the way he did in his 14th season, is testament to his hard work and professionalism.

“We’re really pleased Matthew will continue playing with us in 2017.”

Boyd has played 282 games for the Bulldogs since being recruited to the club in 2001.

Originally published as Matthew Boyd re-signs with the Western Bulldogs for 2017 season