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CibbuanoSandilands recommits to Dockers
December 3rd 2009 04:55
FREMANTLE ruckman Aaron Sandilands looks set to finish his career as a one-club player after signing a three-year contract extension which will see him remain with the Dockers until at least the end of 2013.
The 26-year-old will be eligible for veteran status for the 2014 season.
The two-time All-Australian and Fremantle's reigning best-and-fairest winner was a dominant force in 2009, recording career-high totals for possessions (348) and hitouts (659 at an average of 32.9 per match).
Sandilands said he couldn't leave the club that promoted him off the rookie list in 2002.
"I've always been really grateful for the opportunity Fremantle gave me to play the game at this level and now is a really exciting time to be at the club," Sandilands said.
"I couldn't see myself turning my back on that."
"We've had a big influx of talented and enthusiastic young players at the club in the past year."
"Along with the other senior players, I believe the future is looking very bright for Fremantle."
Dockers chief executive Steve Rosich said securing Sandilands' signature was a great result for the club.
"It reflects very positively on the loyalty and commitment of Aaron to the Fremantle Football Club, and is a great endorsement of the strategic direction of the club," Rosich said.
"When the 2009 rookie and pre-season drafts are concluded in two-week's time, we will have added 23 players to our list in the past 13 months," said Rosich.
"Aaron is integral to helping those new players and the rest of the playing group achieve the sustained on-field success that we are striving for."
Since making his AFL debut in 2003, Sandilands has played 135 games for Fremantle and has averaged 25.7 hitouts per game.
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