The roar of “Kreuzzz” will continue to echo from the Carlton grandstands with big man Matthew Kreuzer putting pen to paper.
Kreuzer has inked a new two-year-deal that will put him in the navy blue jumper until the end of 2017.
The 26-year-old ruckman was a restricted free agent but his commitment will see him be at least a ten-year Carlton player.
“There are good times ahead for our us and I want to be a big part of re-storing us as a successful Club,” Kreuzer said.
“Although this has been a challenging year for the Club, I’m confident that the Club’s plan, along with a lot of hard work and sacrifice from everyone, will take us to where we all want to be in time.
"I’m really excited to be part of it.”
“This year I was able to get back and show what I am capable of as a player. I feel like I have even more to give and I look forward to getting the opportunity to show this under Brendon Bolton's coaching”
Kreuzer was recruited to the Blues with the No. 1 draft pick in 2007. He made his debut in Round 3, 2008 against Essendon and later that same year earned a Rising Star nomination, before also being named Carlton’s Best First Year Player.
Carlton’s Head of Football Andrew McKay says it had always been the Club’s intention to retain Kreuzer.
“Matthew is heart and soul, and we are rapt that we’ve got the deal done,” McKay said.
“We really value his experience and leadership – this year in particular he has got some continuity back in his game, and shown the world how much of a talent he really is.
“Our strategy to grow and develop our list has been about getting the right people in the right places. Re-signing Matthew is another step in the right direction.”
Kreuzer’s Stats
DOB: 13 May 1989
Debut: Round 3, 2008 v Essendon
Games: 119
Goals: 66
Guernsey No. 8
Carlton Player No. 1112
