Star Melbourne forward Jesse Hogan has signed a new two-year deal with the Demons.
The new contract will keep Hogan in red and blue until at least the end of the 2019 season, with the 21-year-oldย already contracted for next season.
It is a huge show of confidence in the football club, with speculation rife that Hogan would return home to Perth at the end ofย next season.
โMelbourne is where I want to be. I really like the city and Iโm really excited about what we can do together as a footy club,โ heย said.
โWhat excites me about Melbourne is the young talent weโve got. We feel like we are building something special and thatโs something I want to be a part of.
โGoody (Simon Goodwin) has been great; weโve got a really close relationship and I think he is going to be great for me personally next year and the rest of the boys as well.
โI didnโt really want all the speculation out there, so there is a bit of relief now that weโve got it done and I can just focus on being a footballer again.
โObviously a lot has been made of me being a Perth boy, but the Club has been great in allowing me to head home when I can and thatโs something thatโs made my decision much easier. Theyโve been really good with my situation and something that I am really appreciative of.โ
Hogan, the 2015 rising star winner, has kicked 85 goals in 41 games with the Demons.
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