In news that will warm the hearts of every Hawthorn supporter, the 37-year-old signs on for another season as he looks to become only the fifth player to make 400 AFL appearances.
Hawthorn veteran Shaun Burgoyne will have the chance to become the fifth player in AFL history to reach the 400-match milestone after signing a one-year contract extension for next season.Burgoyne sits fifth on the all-time list for AFL/VFL matchesThe new deal will see Burgoyne, 37, take on a part-time Indigenous advisory role with the Hawks in 2021.
Burgoyne has already surpassed Adam Goodes's record for the most matches played by an Indigenous Australian player and could conceivably move into third place overall before hanging up his boots, if all goes to plan."Shaun continues to set a great example for his teammates through his work ethic and professionalism," Hawthorn football manager Graham Wright said in a statement.
"While Shaun will pull on the boots again next year, both he and the club are aware that his AFL career is certainly in its twilight.
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