Veteran defender Taylor Duryea has signed a one-year contract extension to remain in the red, white and blue until at least the end of 2023.
The dual premiership player will extend into an 11th AFL season, taken as the 69th pick in the 2009 National Draft, before moving to the Kennel from Hawthorn in 2019.
Duryea played 12 games across the 2022 season after suffering a knee injury in Round 12, crossing into the Club’s leadership group at the beginning of the season.
The 31-year-old averaged 13 touches and six marks per game, playing a pivotal role on the competition’s best small forwards.
Bulldogs General Manager – List & Recruiting, Sam Power was pleased to have the experience and leadership of Taylor for another season at the Bulldogs.
“We’re really pleased to have Taylor sign on for at least another season.” Power said.
“Taylor’s leadership from the moment he stepped in the building has been an asset to our club, both on and off field.
“His selfless actions on the football field epitomise the person that Taylor is, playing a variety of roles across the backline during his time at the Bulldogs.”
Duryea’s signing comes off the back of a successful trade period for the Bulldogs, acquiring key defender Liam Jones and forward Rory Lobb.
