Jeremy McGovern signs a five-year contract with West Coast, attention turns to Andrew Gaff

WEST Coast swingman Jeremy McGovern is staying at the Eagles after signing a five-year extension. The club confirming the star big man had agreed to a new deal, keeping him at the club until end of 2023.

Jeremy McGovern re-signs with West Coast.

WEST Coast swingman Jeremy McGovern is staying at the Eagles after signing a five-year extension.

The club today confirmed the star big man had agreed to a new deal, keeping him at the club until end of 2023.

The contract extension is believed to be worth about $1 million a year.

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The free agent was being courted by several clubs including Fremantle.

McGovern said he was thrilled with the extension.

“It’s good news; I’m just stoked to be staying at the club,” McGovern said.

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Jeremy McGovern of the Eagles handpasses the ball during the round 16 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Optus Stadium on July 8, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Media/Getty Images)

“I love the people at the club, the direction the club is taking and it’s exciting to be a part of that.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity the club has given me and it was a gut decision to extend my contract. It would have been nice to have locked it away a bit earlier, but these things take time.

“I’m pleased it is done and now I can focus on the rest of the season. Hopefully my decision puts a few West Coast fans at ease.”

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West Coast Eagles General Manager – Football Craig Vozzo said it was a great result for the club.

“This is a terrific result for both the football club and Jeremy,” Vozzo said.

“He is a very important member of our squad, leadership group and an outstanding player.

“It is a very significant decision and gives us some great stability going forward. He’s a popular member of the team and one of the AFL’s premier defenders. We have also been really pleased with his continued growth as a leader.

“At 26 years of age, we believe Jeremy has a lot of football ahead of him and we look forward to contributing to his continued growth both on and off the field.”

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