Greater Western Sydney forward Rory Lobb has rejected lucrative offers to return home to Western Australia, signing a two-year contract extension with the Giants.

The new deal will keep Lobb at the Giants until at least the end of the 2019 season.

The re-signing is a huge blow for the Eagles, who were rumouredย to be very keen on the 23-year-old forward/ruck option, who has enjoyed a breakout season, playing every game in 2016.

โ€œIโ€™m really happy to have re-signed with the Giants,โ€ Lobb said.

โ€œAs a playing group we took some big steps this year and I think there is still plenty of improvement in us which is exciting.

โ€œIโ€™ve grown really close to my teammates and I believe that if we stick together, we can hopefully achieve the ultimate success in the future.โ€

GWS general manager of football Wayne Campbell said the club is thrilled to secure Lobb's signature.

โ€œWeโ€™re delighted that Rory has re-committed to the Giants,โ€ Campbell said.

โ€œWe believe heโ€™s got a really bright future and we see him as a key member of our team in the coming years.ย 

โ€œLike many of our players, heโ€™s taken enormous steps forward this year and itโ€™s terrific that he wants to stay with this group as we aim to continue to climb the AFL ladder.โ€

Lobb has kicked 36 goals in 35 games games with the Giants since making his debut in 2014.

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