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CibbuanoMundy, Murphy re-sign
September 17th 2008 05:06
FREMANTLE utility David Mundy and forward Ryan Murphy have signed contract extensions which will see them remain with the club until at least the end of the 2010 season.
Mundy said the major overhaul of the club’s list this season played a role in his decision to stay with the Dockers.
"I’m excited about the opportunities at the club in 2009 and beyond," he said.
"With the retirement of so many senior players there will be a lot of opportunity for guys such as Aaron Sandilands and myself to step-up into leadership roles."
Mundy, who has not missed a game since making his debut in round six, 2005, had been linked with a move back to Victoria with Hawthorn and Richmond reportedly interested in securing his services.
Fremantle chief executive Steve Rosich said Mundy and his management had always indicated that he would wait until the end of the season before considering a contract extension.
"There has been a lot of unnecessary and unfounded speculation in the media about David's intentions," he said.
"We have always been comfortable with David's decision to review his contract at season's end."
"Once David had resolved the terms and conditions of his contract it took only 24 hours to reach a final position with his management."
Murphy played nine games for Fremantle in 2008 and said he was looking forward to greater opportunities next season.
"In terms of team goals and my personal goals there will be an opportunity to have a really good crack," he said.
"There are a lot of good signs at the club. Our level of competitiveness towards the end of the season when we won four out of last seven games gives me great confidence about what lays ahead for the club."
Mundy said the major overhaul of the club’s list this season played a role in his decision to stay with the Dockers.
"I’m excited about the opportunities at the club in 2009 and beyond," he said.
"With the retirement of so many senior players there will be a lot of opportunity for guys such as Aaron Sandilands and myself to step-up into leadership roles."
Mundy, who has not missed a game since making his debut in round six, 2005, had been linked with a move back to Victoria with Hawthorn and Richmond reportedly interested in securing his services.
Fremantle chief executive Steve Rosich said Mundy and his management had always indicated that he would wait until the end of the season before considering a contract extension.
"There has been a lot of unnecessary and unfounded speculation in the media about David's intentions," he said.
"We have always been comfortable with David's decision to review his contract at season's end."
"Once David had resolved the terms and conditions of his contract it took only 24 hours to reach a final position with his management."
Murphy played nine games for Fremantle in 2008 and said he was looking forward to greater opportunities next season.
"In terms of team goals and my personal goals there will be an opportunity to have a really good crack," he said.
"There are a lot of good signs at the club. Our level of competitiveness towards the end of the season when we won four out of last seven games gives me great confidence about what lays ahead for the club."
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