Goldsack signs two-year deal

Updated October 09, 2012 12:41:22

Tyson Goldsack has become the latest Collingwood player to pledge his future to the club.

The 25-year-old, who converted from a back flanker and wing-man to a forward role this year, has signed a two-year contract with the 2010 flag winners.

Goldsack joins Harry O'Brien and Travis Cloke in re-signing with the Magpies since the end of the season.

"In terms of broadening his game and establishing himself as a player capable of playing a variety of roles, it was a really good season for Tyson," Collingwood's director of football, Geoff Walsh, said.

"He now lends so much flexibility to the team and we think there is more, in terms of a more prominent role, to come. We're very happy to have him with us for another two seasons at least."

The 91-game star believes with the nucleus of the side being kept together the current squad are well-placed to win a 16th flag for the Magpies over the next two seasons.

"Obviously, it's nice to know where I'll be and be settled," Goldsack said.

"I think the team has a real opportunity to succeed over the next couple of years and to share in that is something I'm grateful for."

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First posted October 09, 2012 12:41:22

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Bennell inks two-year deal with Suns

Updated May 09, 2012 08:24:37

Gold Coast has retained the services of highly-rated youngster Harley Bennell for another two seasons.

The 19-year-old Bennell, who hails from Western Australia, joins a number of promising Suns to re-sign and will remain on the Gold Coast until the end of 2014.

"I'm rapt to re-sign with the Suns. I have got a lot of mates here, I'm enjoying my footy and I believe we are building something pretty special," Bennell said in a statement.

Bennell has been a standout for the Suns this season, averaging over 21 disposals per game and kicking 11 goals, including three in his last three matches.

His performance against Fremantle last week (37 disposals and three goals) continued his great start to 2012, almost inspiring the Suns to their first win of the season.

Suns football operation manager Marcus Ashcroft said the potential of Bennell, taken with the second pick in the 2011 draft, has been evident well before his recent run of good form.

"Harley is an extremely talented young player and we are thrilled that he will continue his playing career with the Gold Coast Football Club," he said.

"We believe Harley has the ability to play a major role in the growth and development of our club and we look forward to him continuing to development both on and off the field over the coming years."

Bennell joins team mates David Swallow, Sam Day, Tom Lynch, Brandon Matera, Jeremy Taylor, Luke Russell, Jaeger O'Meara and Alex Sexton on the Gold Coast list until the end of the 2014 season.

"A number of our players are displaying real commitment to the club, that inturn gives us great confidence that the players believe in our program and are determined to deliver success for the Gold Coast Football Club and our fans," Ashcroft added.

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WAFL player cops two-year drug ban

Updated October 17, 2011 18:33:06

WAFL player Kane Goodwin has been handed a two-year drug ban after testing positive to a performance-enhancing substance.

The fringe East Perth player, who faced the WAFL anti-doping tribunal earlier this month after returning the positive test, will have his suspension backdated to May 30, 2011.

Goodwin becomes the second East Perth player in as many seasons to be sanctioned under the anti-doping rules, after Dean Cadwallader was slapped with a two-year ban in 2010 for testing positive to the anabolic steroid nandrolone.

It was unclear what Goodwin tested positive for.

In a statement, the WAFL said it would "continue its drug education and awareness program about the harm and consequences of taking banned substances and emphasise that individuals must take absolute responsibility for their own actions as outlined in the Anti-Doping Code".

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First posted October 17, 2011 18:33:06

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