Premiership coach Luke Beveridge has finalised a brand new two-year contract with the Western Bulldogs, protecting 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 a press release on Thursday night time.
“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 a lot as there may be the occasional hypothesis of me teaching elsewhere, I’ve by no means actually thought of that. I’ve all the time wished to be right 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 only their second VFL/AFL premiership – and first in 62 years – after they defeated the Sydney Swans within the 2016 grand remaining.
Beveridge is already probably 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 lucky to have a powerful and dedicated chief driving the Western Bulldogs’ AFL staff ahead into the longer term, establishing an thrilling enjoying group and constructing a tradition that has helped the membership’s model develop.”
