Fremantle star signs long-term extension

The Dockers midfielder will be remaining out west.

EDITOR | December 19, 2020 - 12:56pm

Fremantle gun Andrew Brayshaw has penned a new four-year contract extension with the Dockers following a sensational season in the purple.

The deal will keep the 21-year-old in Perth until the end of the 2025 season after already being committed to the club for next season.

Brayshaw took major strides in 2020, elevating to a more senior role in Justin Longmuir's engine room alongside Nat Fyfe and fellow 2017 first-round pick Adam Cerra.

Speaking to fremantlefc.com.au, Brayshaw expressed his delight to sign a new deal with the Dockers.

“We have a really young group who have gelled together over the past couple of years and I think we’re heading in the right direction,” Brayshaw said.

“It’s exciting to see some of the young players stepping up. We’ve got some really good leadership and I think the club’s in a good space at the moment with the (off-field) roles that we’ve filled over the last few years.

“If we can keep this group together and heading in the right direction for the next five years, it’s really exciting about where we could get.

“I can see us pushing towards finals and, ultimately, winning a premiership. That’s definitely my goal.”

Brayshaw added that he hadn't given a thought to the idea of moving home to Victoria and stated his excitement for the future.

“It really wasn’t (a hard decision), I’ve been here for the last three years and I’ve put some good roots down here,” Brayshaw said.

“I’ve got a good connection of friends and luckily enough, I have some family over here as well. My partner’s just moved over too, she’s loving it over here which makes things very easy.”

“I’m very excited about the direction the club is heading in and I think you guys should be, too,” Brayshaw said.

“We’ve got a dedicated group of players that all really want to succeed as much as you. Hang with us and I’m sure we’ll be seeing success very soon.”