Young star Matt Rowell has given Gold Coast a robust vote of confidence, inking a brand new two-year contract with the AFL membership.
The Suns are nonetheless looking for their first finals look, having completed twelfth beneath Stuart Dew final season.
But Rowell’s renewed dedication is one other step in the suitable course.
The 21-year-old former No.1 draft decide was already contracted for subsequent season and is now tied to the Suns till the top of 2025.
“I really love the footy club and think we’re moving in a really good direction,” Rowell mentioned in a membership assertion.
“I’m really confident in the group we have that we’re just going to get better.
“The group has put quite a lot of arduous work in, and I’ve signed the contract as a result of I do know we have gone by means of that robust bit and now we’re seeing some enchancment.
“The end goal, which really drives us as a footy club, is to win that first premiership for the Gold Coast Suns, which would be awesome.
“There’s quite a lot of arduous work to go earlier than that, however that is our journey and we will maintain working arduous within the meantime.”
Rowell joins fellow young guns Jack Lukosius, Ben King, Elijah Hollands and Connor Budarick in re-signing with Gold Coast, who lost Izak Rankine to Adelaide during the trade period.
Rowell’s first two seasons at AFL level were ruined by injuries, but he bounced back to play every game in 2022.
“We are excited by what’s to return in his profession,” Gold Coast list boss Craig Cameron said.
“Matt is a vital a part of our younger core group of gamers, a lot of whom have dedicated their futures to the membership in latest instances.
“He has faced some hurdles early in his career, but we are excited to see him continue to play an important role for the team and help the club rise in 2023 and beyond.”
