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CibbuanoGreen re-signs
October 10th 2008 04:13
MELBOURNE utility Brad Green has signed a new three-year deal which will see him remain at the club until at least the end of the 2011 season.
Green, who had been linked with Collingwood and Sydney during trade week, said he wanted to take the time to ensure he was making the right decision for his future.
"This was a really important decision for me, and I wanted to take the time to make sure I was making the right choice for my future," he said.
"I am now relieved I have made this decision to stay and look forward to being a Demon for life."
The 27-year-old, who has played 186 games for the Demons since making his debut in 2000, finished third in this year's best-and-fairest count.
Melboune football operations manager Chris Connolly said the club is ‘really happy’ that Green has re-committed to the club and that his leadership we will vital as the Demons attempt to rebuild
"We are really happy that we were able to come to terms with Brad on his new three-year deal," he said.
"It did take us longer than expected, but we respect the fact that this was a big decision for Brad, and we are pleased that he will now become a 10-year player for this team, and most likely a one-club man.
"Not only has Brad been a sensational player for the Demons, but his leadership around the club will be vitally important as we develop and nurture our young group of players."
Green, who had been linked with Collingwood and Sydney during trade week, said he wanted to take the time to ensure he was making the right decision for his future.
"This was a really important decision for me, and I wanted to take the time to make sure I was making the right choice for my future," he said.
"I am now relieved I have made this decision to stay and look forward to being a Demon for life."
The 27-year-old, who has played 186 games for the Demons since making his debut in 2000, finished third in this year's best-and-fairest count.
Melboune football operations manager Chris Connolly said the club is ‘really happy’ that Green has re-committed to the club and that his leadership we will vital as the Demons attempt to rebuild
"We are really happy that we were able to come to terms with Brad on his new three-year deal," he said.
"It did take us longer than expected, but we respect the fact that this was a big decision for Brad, and we are pleased that he will now become a 10-year player for this team, and most likely a one-club man.
"Not only has Brad been a sensational player for the Demons, but his leadership around the club will be vitally important as we develop and nurture our young group of players."
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