Essendon picked up Peter Wright for subsequent to nothing when the gun ahead was offloaded by the Gold Coast and in return he’s delivered the proper comeback story for the Bombers.
On the again of claiming his membership’s finest and fairest in 2022, after kicking a career-high 53 targets, Wright has additionally inked a brand new four-year contract on the eve of his membership’s Round 1 conflict with Hawthorn.
The new deal will see the 26-year-old key ahead, who moved to the Bombers for a future fourth-round draft choose in 2020, within the purple and black till the top of 2027.
“I’ve loved my time so far at the Bombers and am extremely grateful to the club for the opportunity,” Wright stated.
“I am especially grateful for the time both players and coaches have put in to help me continue to develop as a player and a person at the club.
“I’m very excited about the direction that Brad is taking us, and this Sunday is a great opportunity to take the first step and put into practice the work we have done over the pre-season.
“We’ve got a young and exciting list that I am excited to build and grow with. But we know there is a lot of hard work ahead for us to ensure that we get where we aspire to be. I’m looking forward to that challenge.”
Wright, who performed 63 video games throughout his six seasons on the Suns, has missed simply three video games over the previous two seasons at Essendon changing into important to the Bombers’ line-up.
The Bombers open their 2023 marketing campaign in opposition to Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
Originally revealed as Essendon finest and fairest Peter Wright indicators new four-year contract
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
