South Warrnambool product Hugh McCluggage has extended his contract with the Brisbane Lions until the end of 2024.
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The 22-year-old, recruited from North Ballarat Rebels in 2016 at pick three, was key to the Lions' 2020 preliminary final finish.
He's already played 82 games and kicked 49 goals.
"The Brisbane Lions gave me my start in the AFL and I will be eternally grateful for the faith they showed in me," he said in a statement.
"I feel very fortunate that I arrived when I did. We didn't win a lot of games in the first couple of years but inside the four walls of our footy club I could sense something was building.
"We couldn't wait to bring that belief to life for the fans who supported us through the tough times."
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He said he was part of a group committed to getting the best out of itself.
"Pre-seasons in Queensland can be brutal," he said.
"But we've grown to love them because they help us to improve.
"The past couple of summers a large group of us have stuck around and trained together over our annual leave because we want to get fitter, faster, stronger and better.
"The pain melts away when you see a mate busting his arse for the same reason you are, to give the Lions the best chance at success."
McCluggage, in 2020, claimed his second top-three finish in the Merrett-Murray medal (club best and fairest) and was again in the preliminary All Australian squad.
Lions general manager of football Danny Daly is stoked.
"Hugh has grown into not only a very good footballer, but he has also grown into a terrific young man and leader of the club off the field and this has been rewarded with his inclusion in our leadership group," he said.
"He typifies the culture we have built in the last four years and this extension is a great reward for him and his family, who have played a big part in his journey.
"We look forward to Hugh continuing to play a big part in our continued success."
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