Sydney playmaker Nick Blakey has signed an infinite seven-year contract extension to maintain him on the Swans till the top of 2031.
The 23-year-old, who was dominant for the Swans of their spherical 11 victory over Carlton, has signed the longest contract extension within the competitors, with Carlton spearhead Harry McKay and Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver each underneath contract till 2030.
The Swans Academy graduate has performed as each a key defender and in his most well-liked rebounding position this season whereas accidents wreaked havoc on Sydney’s defence.
Blakey mentioned he was “humbled” to obtain such a prolonged contract provide from the membership.
““This is my home. I grew up supporting this club, so to be here for a while longer is very nice, and I’m very excited for the future,” he mentioned.
“I can’t see myself playing football anywhere else, so to be here for another eight years, with next year as well, is exciting. I’m very humbled that the club is signing me on for that long.
“Our team is all so close. We’re really good mates and we’re building something special, so hopefully this group sticks together, and we can do some exciting things in the future.”
The son of North Melbourne champion John Blakey, the 196cm defender might have elected to hitch the Kangaroos or Fitzroy underneath the father-son rule forward of the 2018 draft, however nominated for the Swans, who matched a GWS bid to take him at decide 10.
Sydney soccer boss Charlie Gardiner mentioned Blakey was a “very important part” of the Swans’ younger record, and praised his work ethic to remodel himself right into a working defender after taking part in junior soccer as a ahead.
“He has some unique talents on field and has worked incredibly hard to overcome injuries over the past couple of years to turn himself into a high-quality defender and provide enormous flexibility to the team,” Gardiner mentioned.
“Nick has a very strong connection with the club having come through our Academy program as a talented junior and is a much-loved figure among his teammates and our staff.
“He brings great energy and enthusiasm and I’m sure our fans and supporters will continue to enjoy watching him play in the years ahead.”
Sydney additionally prolonged the contract of younger on-baller Angus Sheldrick till the top of 2025.
The Swans have already got co-captain Callum Mills (2029) and Isaac Heeney and Tom Papley (each 2028) on important long-term offers.
Originally revealed as Swans lock away Blakey till 2031 in big new deal
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
