Star Melbourne defender Jake Lever has tied his long-term future to the membership in a key signing on the eve of the Demons’ finals marketing campaign.
A premiership participant in 2021, Lever was already locked in till the top of subsequent season and has put pen to paper on an extra 4 years that can seemingly make the 27-year-old a Demon for all times.
“To have Jake commit for a further four seasons is a great outcome for the club,” Melbourne record supervisor Tim Lamb mentioned.
Lever has performed 102 video games for Melbourne since crossing from Adelaide on the finish of the 2017 season and fashioned a near-impenetrable defensive partnership with Steven May.
“He is an outstanding player and a crucial cog in our defence as well as an influential leader and mentor to our young players,” Lamb mentioned.
“Jake’s passion and commitment to our club is second to none. He works tirelessly on his game, is always striving to improve and is driven to helping us achieve our goals.
“We look forward to the role he can play for us this AFL finals series and in the years to come.”
The Demons have locked away key planks of their senior staff on long-term offers, together with midfield weapons Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca.
Melbourne will play Collingwood on the MCG on Thursday evening for a spot within the preliminary last.
Originally revealed as Key defender Jake Lever indicators four-year contract extension
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
