Shannon Hurn and Josh Kennedy sign contract extensions with West Coast Eagles

Tom Naghten

Shannon Hurn and Josh Kennedy sign contract extensions with West Coast Eagles image

West Coast stars Shannon Hurn and Josh Kennedy have signed contract extensions with the reigning premiers, keeping them there until at least the end of 2020.

The pair, who both featured in the Eagles' 2018 grand final win, were due to come out of contract at the end of the season.

Hurn, 31, captained the club to their five-point win over Collingwood in last year's decider but said he was already focused on the season ahead.

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“It’s nice to get it locked away so I can focus on the season,” Hurn said.

“With the JLT series starting on Friday, things start to build towards the start of the season and that’s our sole focus.”

Hurn has played 248 games with the Eagles, his booming kick and strong presence a major asset in the team's backline.

Joining him at the club for the next two seasons is two-time Coleman medallist and three-time All Australian key forward Kennedy.

The spearhead has booted 562 goals in 221 AFL games as one of the most dominant forwards of the past ten decade.

Kennedy, also 31, said he was excited to extend his time with the Eagles.

“It’s good to get it sorted early along with Bunga,” Kennedy said.

“I’d like to thank West Coast for another opportunity and I’m really excited about another year with this fantastic club and group of lads.”

Tom Naghten

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Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.