The Western Bulldogs faithful paid tribute a favourite son in Matthew Boyd after announcing that 2017 will be his final season. Below are a selection of the tributes that flowed through from Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks Boydy!

A post shared by Toby Mclean (@tobiaasmclean) on Aug 8, 2017 at 3:38am PDT

WE ❤️ KEITH

A post shared by Bob Murphy (@bobmurphy02) on Aug 7, 2017 at 8:53pm PDT

Today one of the absolute champions of our club has announced retirement, I just want to thank you for everything you've done for me since the day I got to the club and you would tell me I was sucking on the when I was taken out of drills, the care advice support and love you've given me, your one I've looked up to and admired since I've been lucky enough to run out beside you! Even like in this photo we would be secretly fighting to be the last out @mboyd_05 your a ⭐️

A post shared by Clay Smith (@claybe_14) on Aug 8, 2017 at 4:43am PDT

Congratulations on a magnificent career that hasn't finished yet! Was an absolute pleasure to play with you and an absolute privilege to coach a player that just dedicated so much to get everything out of himself.. I love this photo and I'm just so glad that I could share this special moment with you!

A post shared by Rohan Smith (@rohansmith5_) on Aug 8, 2017 at 4:10am PDT

You will go down as one of our clubs all time greats. Well done mate on an outstanding career #hardworkpaysoff ⚪️

A post shared by Daniel Giansiracusa (@dgia13) on Aug 8, 2017 at 2:22am PDT

He always came out snarling, a Bulldog through and through. #ThanksBoydy pic.twitter.com/EWBmfiGXZ1

— Danny McGinlay (@dannymcginlay) August 8, 2017

A true champion and legend of our club. Some big shoes to be filled. You will be truely missed by all. Thanks for everything #ThanksBoydy

— Becc⚪️ (@becc109) August 8, 2017

A hero of mine growing up. Did it the hard way and never compromised. Encompasses everything it means to be a bulldog #ThanksBoydy ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/2rKH279jqa

— David Grant (@twofirstnames23) August 8, 2017

A true role model for people to look up to. You can achieve a lot though hard work and determination. A great career ⚪️ #ThanksBoydy

— Gabriel Agapitos (@GabrielAgapitos) August 8, 2017

Terrific player, wonderful club man, great Bulldog..... https://t.co/oFqW8bjMVU

— Martin Flanagan (@Martin_Flanagan) August 8, 2017

#thanksboydy Thanks for the games and the memories and not least of all something rare..... loyalty. You are a true gentleman of the game.

— Foxxman77⚪️ (@foxxman_77) August 8, 2017

You've made our journey special too Boydy. #ThanksBoydy #BulldogThroughAndThrough ⚪ https://t.co/An5EGNqDE3

— Mohamed Omar El-Qadi (@MohamedO_ElQadi) August 8, 2017