The Sydney Swans have signed AFL premiership-winning player Nick Smith for another two years, keeping the 2014 All-Australian at the club until 2018.
The 27-year-old defender has played 142 games in the red and white since being recruited from the 2007 Rookie Draft.
Swans General Manager Tom Harley says they are rapt to have a player of Smith's calibre extend his contract.
"With Nick he's the absolute clubman," Harley said. "He's been a really high level contributor on the field, an All Australian, a premiership player and consistently a top-10 club champion finisher.
"He's got the runs on the board and also what he contributes to the club off the field is fantastic."
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Smith joins young gun Luke Parker in recommitting to the Swans in 2016.
STATS
DOB: June 12, 1988 Drafted: First round selection (No. 15 overall) 2007 Rookie Draft Debut: Round 5, 2008 v Geelong Games: 142
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2014 All Australian 2012+ Swans leadership group 2012 Premiership 2012 Best Clubman 2011 Most Improved
