Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell has signed a two-year contract extension, tying him to the club until at least the end of 2013.
Maxwell, who has thrived in his two years as captain, is keen to build on the success of winning the 2010 premiership.
“As captain of the club I have committed to the cause as I can see that we have a real opportunity to experience a period of sustained success, and it would be great for everyone in the group to follow my lead,” Maxwell told collingwoodfc.com.au.
“We have created an environment that players want to be a part of, and we have a really strong, driven group. I’m determined to make the most of the opportunity to be part of something special.”
The 27-year-old, who is one of the many rookie-list success stories at Collingwood, has played 140 games in seven seasons and in 2010 became just the ninth player in the history of Collingwood to captain the Magpies to a premiership.
After taking over as skipper from Scott Burns at the end of 2008, Maxwell came of age in 2009 when he was named to his first All Australian team and finished second in the Copeland Trophy. In 2010 he led the Magpies superbly during the finals series, and was a joint recipient of the Bob Rose Trophy as the team’s best finals player.
“I’m extremely grateful for the opportunities Collingwood has given me, and it was an unbelievable honour to be a part of a premiership with this group of guys, at this great club,” Maxwell added.
“To commit until the end of the 2013 season is exciting, and I will do my absolute best to lead this playing group, so Collingwood supporters can experience even more success.”
Maxwell was originally drafted onto the rookie list in 2002, and elevated onto the senior list at the end of 2004. He has won the Darren Millane Trophy as best clubman three times (2005, 2007, 2010), and won the Gavin Brown Award for most desire indicators for three-straight years (2007, 08, 09), an award held in high regard by the players.
