Western Bulldogs veteran defenders Matthew Boyd and Dale Morris will play on next season, both signing one-year deals with the Club.

The pair, who were part of the Club’s last finals campaign in 2010, have been key components in a Bulldogs back six that has seen the Club return to September action for the first time in five years.

Both Morris and Boyd are products of the AFL Rookie Draft and have gone on to play over 460 games between them.

Boyd, the Club’s captain from 2011-2013, has found some of the best form of his career in a shift to defence under coach Luke Beveridge this season, recognised by selection to the 40-man All Australian squad this week.

The 33-year-old has averaged 27 disposals and eight marks in 2015, reaching his 250 game milestone in Round 14 this year.

Boyd said he was pleased to play on after such a positive year for the Club.

“It’s good to be able to sign in such an exciting week for the footy club and good to be able to look forward to another year.

“Playing a new role down back it’s been exciting, it’s been fun and I’ve loved the challenge and I’m looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.”

Morris has been one of the most durable and reliable defenders in the AFL in the past decade, making a name for himself with an ability to play on both and tall and small opponents.

After a broken leg in 2011, Morris has gone on to reach 200 games this year in Round 16 and will play on alongside Boyd in 2016.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be going on again another year, I just love the Club and love playing footy and to go again I’m rapt.”

Boyd was recruited from the Dandenong Stingrays/Frankston VFL in 2002, while Morris arrived at the Kenne from VFL club Werribee three years later in 2005.