Essendon forward Peter Wright has put pen to paper to re-sign with the club for a further four years.
As he was already contracted until the end of 2023, Wright’s new deal sees him through until the end of the 2027 campaign.
Coming off a 53-goal season, the Bombers will be relieved to secure Wright’s services ahead of their season-opener against Hawthorn.
The 26-year-old said he was extremely grateful to extend his time at the club.
“I’ve loved my time so far at the Bombers and am extremely grateful to the club for the opportunity,” Wright said via a statement.
“I am especially grateful for the time both players and coaches have put in to help me continue to develop as a player and a person at the club.
“I’m very excited about the direction that Brad is taking us, and this Sunday is a great opportunity to take the first step and put into practice the work we have done over the pre-season.
“We’ve got a young and exciting list that I am excited to build and grow with. But we know there is a lot of hard work ahead for us to ensure that we get where we aspire to be. I’m looking forward to that challenge.”
After winning the Crichton Medal for best and fairest in 2022, Essendon list manager Adrian Dodoro was thrilled to secure the vital signature.
“Pete is a very important part of our side. He provides a fantastic target up forward, with strong marking and goalkicking ability,” Dodoro said via a statement.
“He is extremely dedicated and has excellent work ethic. Pete is constantly striving to improve, evident in his growth over the past two years.
“At 26 years of age, Pete is a long-term player for our club who will play a key role in this young group moving forward in the years to come.”
The Bombers will hope to get their season off with a win against the Hawks at the MCG on Sunday.