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CibbuanoWatson re-signs
July 3rd 2008 00:29
ESSENDON midfielder Jobe Watson has signed a new two-year deal which will see him remain the the club until the end of the 2010 season.
Watson has played 64 games for the Bombers since he was taken as a father-son selection with pick 40 in 2002.
Essendon team manager David Calthorpe said the 23-year-old was highly rated within the club and would play a major role in the Bombers quest to win their next premiership.
"We believe he will play a big role in our next premiership tilt," Calthorpe said.
"This year he was added to our leadership group for the first time which shows how highly he is rated at the club.
"He has the respect of the playing group and many of our younger players really look up to him."
Watson has played 64 games for the Bombers since he was taken as a father-son selection with pick 40 in 2002.
Essendon team manager David Calthorpe said the 23-year-old was highly rated within the club and would play a major role in the Bombers quest to win their next premiership.
"We believe he will play a big role in our next premiership tilt," Calthorpe said.
"This year he was added to our leadership group for the first time which shows how highly he is rated at the club.
"He has the respect of the playing group and many of our younger players really look up to him."
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