Richmond spearhead Jack Riewoldt didn’t hesitate when talk of a contract extension was brought up with him and his management recently.
Despite not coming out of contract until the end of the 2016 season, Riewoldt signed a three-year extension to stay at Tigerland, until at least the end of 2019.
The dual Coleman medallist will be 31 at the end of that year, giving him an opportunity to be a one-club player.
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“Loyal is probably one of the words I would have if I wanted myself described by other people,” Riewoldt told Matthew Richardson on Roar Vision.
“It’s certainly something that I feel like I’ve shown for the football Club.
“They’ve been great for me too. They’ve been there for a large chunk of my life, and my family and partner’s life.
“It’s been a great ride so far. We haven’t had as much success as we would’ve liked, but the way we’re playing this year, and what I can see in some of the younger players that are signing on and playing footy for the Tiges, it’s certainly exciting times ahead.”
Riewoldt’s belief in the Club’s future direction made his decision to extend his contract a no-brainer.
“I’m absolutely rapt that the Club came to me and showed interest in me signing an extension,” he said.
“The most important thing for me is just to get this stuff over and done with. I jumped at it pretty quickly.
“For me it’s been about getting the Tigers going in the right direction, and ultimately reaching the goals and successes we want.
“The Club’s heading in the right direction. It’s exciting times for us. We’ve been playing some pretty good footy on the field.”
