Premiership coach Luke Beveridge has finalised a brand new two-year contract with the Western Bulldogs, preserving him on the Whitten Oval till the tip of 2025.
Beveridge was as a consequence of come out of contract on the finish of subsequent AFL season however the Bulldogs have moved to lock him in earlier than 2023 begins.
The 52-year-old will entrance at press convention on the Bulldogs’ headquarters on Friday the place he’ll doubtless be requested about curiosity from rival golf equipment.
“It’s a great show of faith and support from the club to commit to me for another three years, in essence, to the end of 2025,” Beveridge mentioned through an announcement on Thursday evening.
“I am really grateful for the support I’ve had along the way – so many good people have come and gone who influenced our program and helped me in my role.
“As much as there is the occasional speculation of me coaching elsewhere, I’ve never really thought about that. I’ve always wanted to be here.
“I’m absolutely invested and committed to our football club, mostly our people and everyone that supports us.”
Beveridge began his senior AFL teaching profession with the Bulldogs in 2015, having speedy success with the perennial battlers.
After a shock finals berth in his debut season, Beveridge led the Bulldogs to simply their second VFL/AFL premiership – and first in 62 years – after they defeated the Sydney Swans within the 2016 grand last.
Beveridge is already essentially the most profitable coach in Bulldogs historical past with 104 wins and can overtake the legendary Ted Whitten’s video games report of 228 by the tip of 2025.
“This is a significant moment for our football club and its people,” Bulldogs president Kylie Watson-Wheeler mentioned.
“Luke’s passion for the club is evident and his record speaks for itself, taking us to our first premiership in 62 years, while finding sustained success through his eight seasons at the helm.
“We are so fortunate to have a strong and committed leader driving the Western Bulldogs’ AFL team forward into the future, establishing an exciting playing group and building a culture that has helped the club’s brand grow.”
