CROWS, ROOS SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE

Adelaide and North Melbourne are at various stages of their list rebuilds, but both clubs have received strong endorsements about the direction they are heading with a slew of player re-signings.

At the Crows, they have been headlined by Jake Soligo.

So impressive is his progression through the midfield that the Crows have extended his contract, which was due to expire in 2025, until 2029.

“He’s really added to our midfield with his mixture of toughness and class and we are thrilled he’s committed to the club long-term as our young group emerges together,” Adelaide’s general manager of list management and strategy Justin Reid said.

The Crows have also moved swiftly to extend the contract of Max Michalanney, the club’s first father-son selection.

Defender Michalanney, 19, made his debut in round one, is yet to miss a match and has earned an AFL Rising Star nomination.

He signed a two-year deal after the draft, but another two years has been added to that, keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2026.

Midfielder Harry Schoenberg has also had his deal extended by two years and will be at Adelaide at least until the end of 2025.

Spearhead Nick Larkey is the key re-signing at the Kangaroos.

He has turned his back on free agency with a five-year deal that keeps him at Arden St until the end of 2029.

He is one of the great draft steals in North’s history after it selected him with pick No. 73 in 2016 and he has gone on to kick 159 goals in 85 games.

“It’s an awesome feeling … I can’t believe I’m going to be a player here for that long,” he said.

“I never would have thought my career would go this way or I’d have the chance to play at North Melbourne until I’m at least 30.

“So, I’m really humbled, honoured and excited for the next five years.”

Teammate Jy Simpkin has also made a long-term commitment to the Kangaroos, with a five-year deal until the end of 2029.

The midfielder is North’s co-captain and a dual Syd Barker medallist.

Rapidly emerging midfielder George Wardlaw and promising key forward Charlie Comben have also signed two-year contract extensions.