Harley Bennell and Hayden Ballantyne have both signed one-year deals to remain at Fremantle in 2019.
31-year-old Ballantyne has kicked 17 goals in 15 matches this season, and can't wait to go around again next year.
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“I’m stoked to be around the club for another year,” Ballantyne told the Dockers' website.
“Obviously, it’s probably coming towards the end of my career. It’s another year in the purple and I’m very proud to play at this club for such a long time.
“I look forward to some more good times ahead.
“It’s been a learning curve for me as well, having such a young team around.
“I was used to having blokes like ‘Pav’ (Matthew Pavlich) around, who told me what to do, but now the shoe’s on the other foot and I’ve got to lead and direct myself.
“It’s something I’m learning as well and I’m really enjoying it.”
Bennell, 25, has played just two games in his three seasons at Fremantle, but is confident he can overcome his constant injury woes.
“Our physio Jeff Boyle and I sat down with the ballet teacher and we just started working more on the footwork and the muscles in my foot that contract with the calf muscles as well,” Bennell said.
“We were doing that once a week with her and it’s really helped my top end sprints.
“Ross (Lyon) has been really good. He’s been like a father figure for me since the day I got here.
“His support as well as (general manager of football operations) Chris Bond and Steve Rosich have been outstanding. I’m just looking forward to working with them for the year ahead.”
The signings round out a big week of contract news for the Dockers, with Ballantyne and Bennell joining David Mundy, Bailey Banfield, Taylin Duman and Hugh Dixon in re-committing to the club.
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