NORTH Melbourne has announced that they have re-signed defender Sam Wright extending his contract with the club through to the end of the 2015 season.
Wright, 22, was drafted by the Kangaroos with the 27th overall selection of the 2008 National Draft and has played in 61 games for the club so far.
And while he has had a slow start to the season, Wright is determined to reward the faith that the club has shown in him.
“I’m not shying away from the fact I’ve had a poor start to the season,” said Wright via the club’s website.
“I had a pretty consistent season in the backline last year, but have been struggling in the mid/forward role this year.
“In a sense, I’m still trying to adjust. So much has changed with our structural set-up in the forward line since I played there in my second season.
“But I’m in my fifth year at the club now and I need to stand up and play consistent footy.”
The new deal signed by Wright continues the trend for the club in getting things done off the field this season with earlier deals announced for coach Brad Scott, Jack Ziebell, Drew Petrie, Daniel Wells, Robbie Tarrant , Scott McMahon, Shaun Atley and Jamie Macmillan.
On the field the Roos will attempt to recover from back-to-back heartbreaking losses when they take on St Kilda ths Sunday at Etihad Stadium.