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CibbuanoDemons re-sign duo
September 25th 2009 00:56
MELBOURNE duo Colin Sylvia and Austin Wonaeamirri have signed two-year deals which will see them remain with the club until at least the end of the 2011 season.
The news comes in the wake of the Demons reaching an in-principle agreement with Carlton to trade rugged midfielder Brock McLean for pick 11 in this year's national draft.
Sylvia played 17 matches in the best season of his career, which included a 37-possession and four goal performance against Hawthorn in round nine.
The 23-year-old was taken with pick three in the 2003 national draft and has played 87 games for Melbourne
Wonaeamirri was restricted to just one game in 2009 due to hamstring and knee injuries after an impressive debut season which saw him boot 24 goals in 18 appearances.
Demons list manager Tim Harrington said the pair were an 'integral part' of the club's future.
"It's great that Colin and Austin have both committed to the Melbourne Football Club. We have a promising group of young players, and they are an integral part of our future," Harrington said.
"Colin stepped up considerably in 2009 and showed us what he is capable of on a more consistent basis. Austin struggled with injuries but, after a full pre-season, we are confident that he can make a strong impact in 2010."
Sylvia and Wonaeamirri join recent signings Cale Morton, Jack Grimes, Stefan Martin and Addam Maric and skipper James McDonald.
The news comes in the wake of the Demons reaching an in-principle agreement with Carlton to trade rugged midfielder Brock McLean for pick 11 in this year's national draft.
Sylvia played 17 matches in the best season of his career, which included a 37-possession and four goal performance against Hawthorn in round nine.
The 23-year-old was taken with pick three in the 2003 national draft and has played 87 games for Melbourne
Wonaeamirri was restricted to just one game in 2009 due to hamstring and knee injuries after an impressive debut season which saw him boot 24 goals in 18 appearances.
Demons list manager Tim Harrington said the pair were an 'integral part' of the club's future.
"It's great that Colin and Austin have both committed to the Melbourne Football Club. We have a promising group of young players, and they are an integral part of our future," Harrington said.
"Colin stepped up considerably in 2009 and showed us what he is capable of on a more consistent basis. Austin struggled with injuries but, after a full pre-season, we are confident that he can make a strong impact in 2010."
Sylvia and Wonaeamirri join recent signings Cale Morton, Jack Grimes, Stefan Martin and Addam Maric and skipper James McDonald.
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