The Chad V2.0 signs a 3 year deal. Excellent, Smithers....
CHAD WINGARD has signed a three-year deal to keep him at Port Adelaide until the end of the 2019.
The All-Australian forward will be 26 when his contract next comes up for renewal.
Currently 22 years of age, Wingard's star has risen swiftly in the AFL playing stocks - he is ranked 20 on the AFL's player ratings table and became a dual All-Australian this year.
His contract extension follows those of Travis Boak and Robbie Gray, who will also remain tied to the Power until the end of the 2019 season.
Wingard cited an enjoyment of football and the culture of Port Adelaide, additional to his ability to stay close to family, as key to his new agreement.
He will also continue to work with the club's community programs, particularly those in the Aboriginal engagement and development space.
“There is such a great feeling among the players and the club in general, I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else,” Wingard said.
“Family is everything to me and the boys are like my second family.
“I also value, so much, the work the club is doing with our Aboriginal and community programs and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with all the boys in growing that in the years to come.”
PAFC. Forever.
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