Let's make this birthday one to remember.

43 years old (Born on May 14, 1981)

Happy Birthday, Darren Glass! You're the only full-back who could make defending look as graceful as ballet—though we're pretty sure your opponents didn't appreciate your elegance quite so much. From debuting in 2000 to captaining the mighty West Coast Eagles, you've tackled more forwards than most people have candles on their cake.

Your leadership and resilience brought countless memorable moments to fans everywhere. Whether it was shutting down star forwards or lifting team spirits (and trophies!), you always made it look easy—even when we knew it wasn't. Here's hoping today brings fewer tackles and more cake slices!