Melbourne Storm have signed Bronson Garlick to a fresh two-year deal.
The 27-year-old - who can play at hooker or in the second row - is currently enjoying a positive debut campaign in the NRL, featuring off the bench in every game so far.
His extension will see him remain with the Storm until the end of the 2025 season.
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“I didn’t think I would be here last year and then to debut round one was a dream come true,” Garlick said.
“I’ve looked at the honour board in the sheds every day hoping to be added alongside some of the greats of the game. To play one game has been incredible and to be given the opportunity to play at Storm for another two years is hard to believe.
“I can’t thank Craig (Bellamy) and the coaches enough. They have given me the chance to play first grade which is something I never thought would happen and to do that at Storm - the best club in the world - is quite surreal.” Garlick said.
Garlick played 121 reserve-grade games in New South Wales and Queensland before making his NRL debut earlier this year.
Melbourne's general manager of football Frank Ponissi noted Garlick's patient journey to the top flight.
“Bronson has bought into our club from the very first day he first joined us in November 2021 on a one-year deal,” Ponissi said.
“He’s obviously come to us as a mature-aged player with some great experience at reserve grade, but he has worked extremely hard on his game playing with Brisbane Easts last season.
“He was rewarded with another one-year deal for 2023 and after an outstanding pre-season, we’re pleased he’s seeing the results of that work by getting a regular start this season playing an important role off the bench".
Bronson Garlick 2023 stats
| Appearances | 11 |
| Tries | 1 |
| Offloads | 4 |
| Tackle efficiency | 96.1% |
| Avg. run metres | 36 |
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