Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has bucked the pattern of retiring veterans and can play on for one more yr to assist information a constructing group smashed by GWS final weekend.
Having been linked to a transfer to the Gold Coast Suns on the finish of final season, Heppell, who signed a one yr deal and stepped down from the captaincy, has been a mainstay within the Bombers defence this season.
The 31-year-old has performed 21 of Essendon’s 22 video games and has been given an extra one-year deal, together with his membership’s finals possibilities extinguished for 2023 on the again of final week’s humiliating 126-point loss to the Giants.
“We’ve got an exciting crop of players coming through the club who have been fantastic this year,” mentioned Heppell, who has performed 233 video games.
“Rolling into the club every day alongside them, all with the drive to develop and get better, is such a motivating factor in me going around again.
“I’ve loved my footy this year but especially enjoyed seeing my teammates grow and improve. I can’t wait to see the development continue throughout the group in 2024.”
Long-serving Essendon listing boss Adrian Dodoro mentioned Heppell’s steering and management have been very important to his teammates’ development.
“Although Dyson no longer holds an official leadership position within the team, the guidance and support he provides to his fellow teammates is extremely valuable to our young side,” Dodoro mentioned.
“His passion and love for the Essendon Football Club is immense, and he has been an instrumental figure around the club for many years.
“We are thrilled to have Dyson remain at the club, not only for his contribution on the field but for his impact on the wider club.”
Originally printed as Dyson Heppell will play on for one more season at Essendon
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
