Swans veteran Jarrad McVeigh is set to play on into a 17th season after signing a one-year contract extension with Sydney.

Swans head of football Tom Harley made the announcement today through the club website.

โ€œJarrad has clearly been a highly valued member of our team for a long time now and itโ€™s great to have him sign on for another season,โ€ Harley toldย sydneyswans.com.au.ย 

โ€œJarradโ€™s been exceptional for us again this year, heโ€™s an outstanding leader and for him to continue for another season is a great result for all.

โ€œWe look forward to seeing Jarrad continue to do what he does best during our upcoming finals campaign and for the 2019 season.โ€

McVeigh made his AFL debut in 2004 and has played 318 games across an impressive career that includes the 2012 premiership, 2013 All-Australian honour and two Bob Skilton Medals (2008 and 2013).

The 33-year old is averaging 21 disposals per game in 2018.