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CibbuanoHurley signs new deal with Bombers
May 4th 2010 02:41
ESSENDON young gun Michael Hurley has signed a new two-year deal with the Bombers which will see him remain at Windy Hill until at least the end of 2012.
The 19-year-old was linked to the Gold Coast franchise which is due to enter the AFL next year but he turned his back on a potential multi-million dollar contract by committing to the Dons.
Coach Matthew Knights was delighted that Hurley had decided to stay with the club.
"We've got a really great person on our hands in Michael Hurley," Knights said.
"He's really enjoying the culture and the program and the Essendon Football Club full stop, so it's great to have him on board long-term."
"We're glad that he's with us and I think that he's glad that Essendon Football Club is with him."
Hurley booted four goals in last Saturday night's 43-point win over Hawthorn at the MCG but is no certainty to face Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon after suffering a knock to his knee early against the Hawks.
The Essendon forward - who was restricted to modified drills at training on Tuesday - will be given until late in the week to prove his fitness.
Meanwhile, Bombers midfielder Ricky Dyson will miss four to eight weeks with a knee injury sustained against Hawthorn.
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