Western Bulldogs defender Jason Johannisen has extended his time at the Kennel into a 15th season, putting pen to paper on a one-year deal.

It means the 31-year-old rebounding half-back will remain in the red, white and blue until at least the end of the 2025 season. 

The Club’s only Norm Smith Medallist, Johannisen was drafted with Pick 39 in the 2010 AFL Rookie Draft.

He endured an injury-riddled campaign this season, playing nine games at AFL level to bring his career tally to 196 matches.

His best outing of the year came against St Kilda, collecting 31 disposals, 12 marks and six intercepts in the 60-point win. 

Bulldogs’ GM of List Management and Recruiting, Sam Power, said he was pleased to have Johannisen remaining at Mission Whitten Oval.  

“JJ has been an important part of the Bulldogs for a long period of time and we’re excited to have him around our group for at least another season,” Power said.

“He provides speed and run from our defence, while making good decisions with the ball in hand.”

Johannisen joins Riley Garcia Buku Khamis, Taylor Duryea and Lachie McNeil to re-sign with the Club in recent weeks.