Essendon has held onto free agent Darcy Parish, re-signing the star midfielder till the tip of 2028 in a key low season transfer.
After a stunning finish to the 2023 season, with huge back-to-back losses within the ultimate two rounds, locking up Parish loomed as essential for the Bombers and coach Brad Scott going into his first full pre-season in cost.
He joins captain and newly minted All-Australian Zach Merrett, defender Mason Redman and key ahead Peter Wright in committing to the Bombers till a minimum of the tip of 2027.
Parish, 26, mentioned he needed to be a “Bomber for life” after baulking at a possible transfer.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be a Bomber for life. I’m fully committed to this club and always will be for them giving me a chance to live out my dream,” Parish mentioned.
“I have so much belief in this playing group, Brad Scott and our coaches and what we can achieve. I want to be a part of that.”
After being taken at decide No.5 within the 2015 nationwide draft, Parish has performed 150 video games in crimson and black.
In 2021, he earnt All-Australian choice, was named the runner-up within the membership greatest and fairest whereas additionally taking residence the Anzac Day Medal.
Parish was in career-best type firstly of 2023 earlier than a calf harm dominated him out for six weeks in the course of the yr. While he didn’t rediscover his greatest throughout his 18 video games, Parish was adamant the most effective was but to come back for himself and his group, which didn’t make the finals.
“Thank you to the Bomber faithful for sticking by me. We love the energy and support you provide this team and I’m grateful for your unwavering support,” Parish mentioned.
“The best is yet to come for this team and I‘m really looking forward to the future and where we can get to.
“We’ve got plenty of work to do but we’re all excited by the challenge and bringing success to Essendon.”
Originally printed as Essendon re-signs free agent Darcy Parish till 2028
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
