Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on August 26, 1982)

Happy Birthday, Matthew Boyd! The Bulldogs' legendary midfielder and defensive maestro who debuted back in 2003—back when haircuts might've been questionable, but your footy brilliance certainly wasn't. From captaining the Dogs with fierce determination to clinching that unforgettable premiership victory in 2016 (the club's first since dinosaurs walked Earth), you've given fans endless moments of joy.

Now you're remembered not just by games played or tackles landed—but also for making forwards across the AFL have recurring nightmares about facing you. May your birthday be as epic as that grand final win, filled with laughter, good mates, classic replays—and hopefully fewer ice baths!