Carter Michael has signed on for another year with the Brisbane Lions that will keep him at the club until 2022

Sunshine Coast young gun Carter Michael says he’s enjoying learning from the best as his AFL career moves to the next level with the Brisbane Lions.

The Brisbane Lions have announced young gun Carter Michael has signed on for another year, keeping at the club until 2022. Picture: Russell Freeman.

AFL talent Carter Michael is taking tips from the best to mould his transition from Maroochydore Roos standout to Brisbane Lions young gun.

The Lions announced on Wednesday that Michael had signed on for another year to keep him at the club until 2022.

Michael, who was selected by the Lions in last year’s draft, said he couldn't be happier.

“I just can’t wait to come back next year and step it up to the next level,” Michael said.

“This season started off really well, us boys got a few wins on the board early on and I was playing some good consistent footy.”

Our VFL boys knocking the door down 👊K. Coleman: 28 disposals, 2 goals, 8 tacklesC. Michael: 26 disposals, 5 marks, 6 tacklesThe future is bright 🌟 #Uncaged

Posted by Brisbane Lions on Saturday, May 1, 2021

Michael, who serves as a hybrid defender, said his attitude and growth was a credit to the long list of role models within the Lions change rooms.

“At the start of the year, Harris (Andrews) pulled me aside and said he wanted to be my mentor which I absolutely loved and am still loving,” Michael said.

“Usually after every game me and Harris sit down and watch my vision, watch a bit of his vision as well and look at things I can learn from him.”

He said he also looked up to Daniel Rich and Grant Birchall.

“I watch a lot of their vision and try and get tips off them when they play as well,” he said.

Mitch Hahn, Chris Fagan, Paul Henriksen, Scott Borlace and Zane Littlejohn at Lions training last year. Picture: Steve Pohlner

Brisbane Lions VFL head coach Mitch Hahn said Michael’s drive to go the extra mile had caught the most attention.

“It’s been really pleasing to see Carter trying to drive that high standard this season,” Hahn said.

“He’s been working with the senior players, spending a lot of time on his tape, developing his weapon.

“Even his ability to come and grab a coach and do some extra touch and work on his game, it’s all something that’s been really good to see from him.

“As coaches we will continue to push him in that area and let him know that if he wants to be an elite player you’ve got to continue to put that extra time into your game.”