GWS key forward Jake Riccardi has re-signed with the Giants on a four-year deal.
The 26-year-old turned his back on offers from both Richmond and Essendon to stick with the Giants.
“Jake is an important part of our team and a very popular teammate who we're really pleased to have commit his future to the GIANTS for another four years,” GWS football boss Jason McCartney said.
“We've seen the impact Jake can have when he's up and going, and his versatility to contribute both as a key forward and in the ruck gives us another valuable dimension.
“Importantly, Jake believes in where this group is heading. His decision to recommit is another positive sign of the belief we have within our playing group and the direction of the football club.
“We look forward to seeing the influence Jake has on this team over the next four years.”
He has been stuck behind the likes of Aaron Cadman and Max Gruzewski for a permanent spot in Adam Kingsley's forward line, but with Jesse Hogan leaving for Collingwood, a spot opens up.
Jake Stringer and Toby Greene's departures also free up vacancies inside 50 under Kingsley.
He only managed 9 games for them this year but was able to kick 14 goals, including two bags of three within the first seven rounds.
A severe ankle syndesmosis injury in the dying stages of their win over Brisbane in round 11 kept him out for the remainder of the season.
Riccardi has played 98 games and kicked 124 goals over his career with the Giants since debuting in 2020.
