Respected Western Bulldogs veteran Dale Morris is keen to extend his storied AFL career into the 2019 season.
The 35-year-old, who famously played in the 2016 grand final win over Sydney with a broken back, played his first game of the season in round 11 after suffering a partial tear to an anterior cruciate ligament in February.
He underwent knee surgery for a different issue following that match and confounded expectations with a swift return in round 14.
Morris has suffered plenty of setbacks since he broke through to make his AFL debut as a 22-year-old in 2005, but his ability to play through pain is legendary.
"I'll keep going for as long as I can ... I love the game too much," Morris told Channel Seven's Game Day.
"I just love playing ... it's the greatest job ever I reckon.
"I'll keep going as long as the body and mind holds up. So far the mind is good. The body has its issues every now and then.
"As long as there's a role I'll be there."
Morris, who will be 36 in December, has played 244 AFL games.
He is a much-respected figure at Whitten Oval, but will likely need to wait until after the season to see if a new contract will be forthcoming.
