Contract extensions for two Freo stars
Fremantle has agreed to terms for contract extensions for Ryan Crowley and Lachie Neale
Crowley has agreed to a one-year contract extension that will see the 29-year-old commit to the club until the end of 2015.
Crowley has played 164 games for Fremantle since being recruited from the Calder Cannons in 2002.
The tagger had a standout year in 2012, when he was awarded the Doig Medal.
In 2013, Crowley did not miss a beat, playing in all 25 games.
“Ryan is a really integral part of our playing group,” said general manager of player management Brad Lloyd.
Crowley said it was an exciting time to be at the club.
“I’m happy to be here until the end of 2015, and I’m hoping we have some success in the next few years.”
Heading into this third season at Fremantle, midfielder Lachie Neale has signed a two-year contract extension that will take him through to the end of season 2016.
The 20-year-old was selected at pick 58 in the 2011 National Draft.
The South Australia is a prolific ball winner and cemented his spot in Freo’s side toward the end of season 2013.
In his two seasons at Fremantle, Neale has played 23 games.
“Lachie has done a great job since joining the club” Lloyd said.
“He has applied himself to his football and has made the most of his senior opportunities over the last couple of years.
“We are looking forward to seeing his football develop over the coming years.”
Neale said Fremantle was a “good fit” for him.
“The lifestyle over here is really relaxing and the weather is great,” he said.
“The club have been great for me, they are the ones who gave me the opportunity to play football.
“I got picked up pretty late in the draft and Fremantle were the club to take me on.
“I owe a lot to the club for that, the coaching staff and the people around the club have been really good to me."