The Fremantle Dockers have re-signed four-time All Australian ruckman Aaron Sandilands and important pair Matt de Boer and Jon Griffin.
Sandilands, the 2009 Doig Medalist, will remain in purple until at least the end of the 2016 season after signing a one-year deal.
De Boer also signed a one-year extension while ruckman Griffin agreed to a two-year contract extension.
Sandilands has been in outstanding form in 2015 setting two VFL/AFL records in recent weeks for most hit-outs in a game and most hit-outs to advantage.
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He said he was excited about staying with the club.
“We’ve got a great bunch of guys at the club at the moment…we’ve got a group that is really determined,” he said.
“We’re all trying to achieve the same goal and it’s a privilege to be part of the group.”
Sandilands said he was pleased to remain at the club he came to at pick 33 in the rookie draft in 2001.
“It’s where I got my start,” he said.
“I’m keen for success, it was easy to (choose) to stay.
“I feel like my body is in pretty good nick at the moment and to get another 12 months with these guys has made me really happy.”
Fremantle general manager of player management Brad Lloyd said Sandilands had been outstanding since arriving at the club.
“Aaron has been a high quality player for this football club over many years,” he said.
“He is an important player and leader in our midfield.”
Sandilands was named in the All Australian team in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2014.
Griffin said he was grateful to the club for the opportunities he had been given.
“We’re in such a good spot, it was hard not to re-sign,” he said.
“We’re in a really exciting time, playing some consistent finals footy…I want to be part of a successful footy team.”
Griffin is a giant in waiting
Lloyd since Griffin had been a strong contributor since arriving at the club in 2008 via a trade from the Adelaide Crows.
“He is an important player on our senior list,” he said.
“It is pleasing to have signed both Aaron and Jon, securing a couple of our ruck stocks for the coming season.”
Lloyd said de Boer was an important clubman after arriving at Freo in 2008.
De Boer's tough pre-season
“He has an outstanding desire and work rate,” he said.
“He is very respected by this club and will continue to contribute with his willingness to compete.”
