Essendon spearhead Peter Wright has re-signed till the top of the 2027 AFL season in an enormous present of confidence within the Bombers’ path underneath new coach Brad Scott.
Wright is coming off a career-best 53 objectives in 2022, when he claimed Essendon’s finest and fairest, and was on account of come out of contract on the season’s finish.
The four-year extension continues Wright’s exceptional profession turnaround since he was offloaded by Gold Coast for a future fourth-round draft choose on the finish of 2020.
“I’ve beloved my time thus far on the Bombers and am extraordinarily grateful to the membership for the chance,” Wright mentioned.
“I’m particularly grateful for the time each gamers and coaches have put in to assist me proceed to develop as a participant and an individual on the membership.
“I am very excited in regards to the path that Brad is taking us, and this Sunday is a superb alternative to take step one and put into observe the work we’ve accomplished over the pre-season.
“We have got a younger and thrilling listing that I’m excited to construct and develop with. However we all know there may be a variety of arduous work forward for us to make sure that we get the place we aspire to be.”
Choose No.eight within the 2014 draft, Wright booted 85 objectives in 66 video games at Gold Coast earlier than becoming a member of Essendon.
The 26-year-old’s re-signing is a large enhance forward of Sunday’s season opener in opposition to Hawthorn on the MCG.
“Pete is a vital a part of our facet. He gives a incredible goal up ahead, with robust marking and goalkicking means,” listing boss Adrian Dodoro mentioned.
“He’s extraordinarily devoted and has a wonderful work ethic. Pete is continually striving to enhance, evident in his progress over the previous two years.
“At 26 years of age, Pete is a long-term participant for our membership who will play a key position on this younger group transferring ahead within the years to come back.”
Essendon’s focus will possible now flip to re-signing free brokers Darcy Parish and Mason Redman.
