Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath has signed a six-year contract extension with the club.
AFL Media's Cal Twomey has reported that the defender is now locked in as likely a Bomber for life.
The former number one draft pick has had an excellent 2024 season playing as a rebounding half back flanker.
SEN's Gerard Healy believes he has been "one of the best small defenders in the game this year".
McGrath and the Dons prepare to face West Coast this weekend.
