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    Fremantle midfielder rejects rivals’ pursuit to sign new deal

    Some massive news for the Dockers.

    Aidan Cellini
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    Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw has turned his back on rival clubs as he pens a new deal lasting until the end of 2031.

    Brayshaw was targeted heavily by Victorian clubs, especially St Kilda, but has opted to remain put at the Dockers.

    "I've always wanted to be a one-club player, and now I can finally say that it's going to happen," Brayshaw said.

    "I love the footy club, I love WA and Perth, my partner Lizzie and I have fallen in love with the joint, so we are really excited to be here for at least another six years.

    "I feel like I've put so much work into the footy club, and they trusted me by taking me really early in the draft.

    "The first couple of years were really tough, but I'm just starting to see some of the success that we can have, and I wouldn't want to miss out on any of that, so I think the next six years are going to be an amazing time to be a part of the footy club.

    "I want to be right there riding every high and every low."

    Brayshaw's commitment comes as pundits believe the Dockers are set to spike in 2025, acquiring Richmond star Shai Bolton as a potential missing piece for the Western Australian club.

    "I think the whole playing group and the coaches are quite excited about what we think we can bring this year," Brayshaw said.

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    "We're ย strong in all three lines, and we're connecting really well, so I'm ย excited to see what we can do, and who better to do it against than the Cats in Geelong Round 1?"

    The Pick 2 in the 2017 National Draft has played 146 games for the club, claiming an All-Australian and Leigh Matthews Trophy (MVP) in 2022 as well as the Doig Medal.

    Brayshaw is also a vice-captain of Fremantle and is earmarked for a potential skipper slot in the future.