One of Carlton‘s most famous names will continue its association with the club with Jack Silvagni signing a two-year contract extension.
The third-generation star‘s future had been a point of discussion for much of the season, mainly pertaining to where Silvagni fits in Carlton’s best mix.
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But, the 25-year-old has put all the speculation to bed, committing to the club both his father Stephen and grandfather Serge are legends of until the end of the 2025 season.
Silvagni this year brought up the 100 game milestone in Round 1 in the draw against Richmond and has played 16 games this season.
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His dream of featuring in Carlton‘s drought-breaking finals series came to a halt when he injured his knee in Round 19 against West Coast. He returned four weeks later via the VFL but suffered a further setback in his comeback game, putting him in a race against time to be fit for any further action this season.
Silvagni narrowly missed selection for the Blues triumphant Semi Final win against Melbourne, with the club ruling he unfortunately didn‘t have enough match fitness under his belt.
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Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin said the Club was pleased to re-sign Silvagni for two more years.
“It is great Jack has recommitted to the Club until 2025. Jack consistently puts his body on the line for the Club and has that competitive edge which we love,” Austin said.
“Along with his football smarts, his versatility to play on all areas of the ground is a real asset for us and we look forward to evolving his role further in the coming years.
“Once out on the field he always gives 100 per cent, and we are glad today’s announcement recognises the hard work he continues to put in both on and off the field.”
