Carlton vice-captain Kade Simpson has signalled his intention to be a one-club player.
Simpson has inked a new two-year deal, which will keep him at Carlton until at least the end of 2016. He was already contracted through to the end of this season.
The 29-year-old has played 201 games in the navy blue since making his debut in Round 11, 2003. He is Carlton’s reigning Best & Fairest winner.
Simpson joins a growing list of players, including Marc Murphy and Andrew Walker, who have already recommitted to Carlton this season.
Kade Simpson stats
DOB: 5 May, 1984
Guernsey No. 6
Carlton Player No. 1066
Debut: Round 11, 2003 v Geelong
Games: 201
Goals: 117
Career Highlights
2005 Pre-season Premiership player
2005 AFL Rising Star nominee
2006, ‘08 International Rules Series
2007-14 Leadership group
2007 Pre-season Premiership player
2007 Stand-in captain
2008 Jim Stynes Medal
2013 Nominated for the AFLPA’s Most Courageous Award
2013 John Nicholls Medal (Carlton’s Best & Fairest)
2013-14 Carlton vice-captain