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Deledio a Tiger until 2017
March 26, 2012 - 9:52PM
Richmond star Brett Deledio has agreed to a new five-year deal worth up to $3m, meaning he will stay at the club until at least 2017.
"I'm rapt to have signed up. It really was the deal I was looking for, and it pretty much makes me a Tiger for life now," Deledio said.
"It just shows the faith I have in the club and the direction we're heading under Dimma, and I'm just really looking forward to hopefully creating something special.
Advertisement: Story continues below "We're starting to build a good group, and hopefully we can get the success that I think the Club deserves."
Deledio made his senior league debut with Richmond at 17, in the opening round of the 2005 season. He was the No. 1 pick in the 2004 National Draft.
He was the AFL's Rising Star in 2005 and was Richmond's club champion in 2008 and 2009.
"To have Brett commit to Richmond for a further five years is an outstanding outcome for the Club," said Richmond football manager Craig Cameron.
"Brett is held in the highest regard among the playing group, is one of our strongest leaders, and has a record that speaks for itself.
"His commitment is a clear indication of his belief in the direction the club is heading."
Deledio became the youngest player in Richmond's history to reach the 150-game milestone, and has played 92 consecutive games.
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