West Coast veteran Jeremy McGovern to play on in 2026 after signing contract extension

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West Coast veteran Jeremy McGovern to play on in 2026 after signing contract extension

West Coast veteran Jeremy McGovern has signed a one-year contract extension, tying him to the club until the end of 2026.

The West *********** reported last month that McGovern, who will be 33 in April, was in talks to continue his career into a 16th season.

McGovern only nine games away from becoming the 29th Eagle to pass the 200-game milestone and is coming off his best season in some time having earned a fifth All-*********** blazer and his first John Worsfold Medal as club champion.

In his previous five years McGovern had played only 46 of a possible 85 games because a injuries including hamstring, broken ribs, back and adductor issues.

“I’m obviously stoked to recommit with the club and grateful they have given me another opportunity to do what I love for another year,” McGovern said.

“The club is in an exciting ******* with a talented young list, and I feel like it’s part of my responsibility to help this young group on and off the field, just like I had when I first started many years ago.

“I will always be grateful to have had some amazing senior players who helped to shape my career, and hopefully I can do the same with this young group.”

Camera IconJeremy McGovern after winning the John Worsfold Medal. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West ***********

McGovern was a pillar of the Eagles’ backline in 2024, playing 19 of the 23 games — his best return in five years — while averaging a career-high 20 disposals

But his experience is set to be even more pivotal this season after partner-in-crime Tom Barrass was traded to Hawthorn last year.

“Jeremy is a legacy player at our club and an outstanding leader of our developing playing group on and off the field,” West Coast general manager of football Gavin Bell said.

“It was terrific to see him get back to his best last year and he has set himself up for another quality season with an impressive pre-season to date.

“He is highly motivated to help guide our playing squad into our next chapter, and we’re delighted he has extended his contract for another year.”.

Locking McGovern away is one of several big contract moves the Eagles are set to make this year.

Co-captain Oscar Allen is out of contract and a free agent, with clubs like Brisbane chasing the forward to bolster their attack.

John Worsfold medallist Tim Kelly is also without a deal beyond this year after crossing from Geelong at the end of the 2019 season.

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