Port Adelaide has signed promising youngsters Riley Bonner and Kane Farrell to new deals
The Power has locked away two more exciting youngsters as it continues to build for the future ahead of the 2020 AFL season.
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Port Adelaide has continued to lock away some of its best young talent, with classy left-footers Riley Bonner and Kane Farrell recommitting to the club.
Half-back Bonner, 22, has signed a two-year deal tying him to the Power until the end of 2021.
Medium forward Farrell, 20, has inked a three-year contract which will see him stay at Alberton until the end of 2022.
Their re-signings come weeks after Port re-signed key talls Peter Ladhams and Todd Marshall to long-term deals.
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“Riley and Kane have each shown improvement in 2019 and it is pleasing to have them recommit to the club at a time when we are building a strong core of young players,” Port football general manager Chris Davies said.
“Riley’s ability to break lines and hit targets has been a real feature of his game this season and we see him continuing to build on his consistency in years to come.
“In his short time at the club we have seen signs of Kane’s class at AFL and SANFL level, especially in front of goal, and we are excited about his development into a small forward who can spend periods in the midfield.”
South Australian Bonner has enjoyed his most consistent season at AFL level, playing 19 games and averaging 18 disposals and four marks.
Victorian Farrell has played 12 AFL games, including seven this year, and kicked 17 goals.
Former Western Bulldogs star Brad Johnson rated him as the best kick of all players in the 2017 national draft, where he was selected at No. 51.
Bonner was picked at No. 37 at the 2015 national draft from SANFL club West Adelaide.
“I’m pretty happy to be staying in my home town and having another two years at a great club in Port Adelaide,” he said.
“We’ve got a great young group coming through and we’re looking to play some strong footy together.
“I’m starting to build some consistency in my game so I’m hoping to take my game to the next level and have a real impact on matches.”
The Power has put veteran ruckman Paddy Ryder and small forward Sam Gray on the trade block, allowing them to talk to rival clubs about a move interstate.