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CibbuanoStar trio re-sign with Hawks
May 6th 2010 01:30
Premiership skipper Mitchell will remain at the club until at least the end of 2012 after extending his contract for two years while gun forwards Franklin and Roughead have signed three and four year deals respectively.
Mitchell - who won the AFL Rising Star award in 2003 - and is a two-time Peter Crimmins Medallist - said he had no hesitation in re-committing to the Hawks.
"As a team, we’re looking forward to building on past success and I’m glad to have my place on the journey secured for the next couple of years," Mitchell said.
Franklin, the 2008 Coleman Medallist, said he never planned on leaving the club.
"My future at Hawthorn was never in doubt," Franklin said.
"I love playing footy with my mates and, despite a rough patch right now, I have enjoyed every part of my journey with the Hawks so far."
Roughead - who was taken three spots ahead of Franklin in the 2004 national draft at pick two - was delighted to be remaining in the brown and gold.
"We have a great team, with a mix of promising youngsters and experienced senior players, and I’m thrilled to be one of three players today to commit for the long-term," Roughead said.
"There is a belief within our team that we can achieve further success if we remain a committed, stable and cohesive group and I’m pleased that my contract extension will ensure I play my role within that team for many years to come."
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson said the re-signings sent a positive message to the rest of the playing group.
"These three young men have shown great commitment to the club and a desire to build upon our past achievements,” Clarkson said.
"The club is none too pleased with our current form, but this is another indication that we are all committed to putting things right as we continue this journey that we all started together some time ago."
The 1-5 Hawks will clash with fellow struggler West Coast at Subiaco Oval on Saturday afternoon.
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