Daniels signs six-year extension in giant show of faith

Brent Daniels has pledged his long-term future to the Giants, signing a six-year extension. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Star forward Brent Daniels has re-signed with GWS for a further six years, tying him to the AFL club until 2031.

Daniels was set to become one of the hottest free agents in 2025, when his previous deal was due to expire.

But the 25-year-old sees his long-term future among the Orange Tsunami, with his career-best season in 2024 even putting him in line for a maiden All-Australian berth.

Daniels has been named in the extended 44-man All-Australian squad after kicking 23 goals in 22 games this season.

His goal tally only reflects a fraction of the influence he's had on the team this year, with Daniels sitting No.1 in the AFL this year for goal assists (33).

He also sits in the elite category for small forwards in disposals (18.1 per game), kicks (10.8), handballs (7.3) and tackles (4.3) for 2024.

“For Brent to sign a long-term deal with the club as he approached free agency is a huge endorsement of the future he sees here and our football program as a whole," GWS general manager of football Jason McCartney said in a statement.

“Since joining the club back in 2017, he’s developed into a pivotal player for us and it’s great to have him remain a Giant for what we see as a really exciting future for the club.

“While he’s always been highly regarded internally, it’s fantastic to see him starting to get the external recognition he deserves for the talented and hard-working player he is and for what he brings to our side."

Daniels has played 104 games for the Giants since being selected with pick No.27 in the 2017 national draft.

He was taken one pick ahead of star defender Sam Taylor, who this year penned a new deal with the Giants that locks him in until the end of 2032.

GWS finished fourth on the ladder this year, and will take on Sydney in a qualifying final on Saturday, September 7, at the SCG.

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