Joe Daniher will be with Brisbane until at least the end of 2025 after signing a two-year contract extension.
The tall forward headed to the Lions from Essendon via free agency following the 2020 season and has decided to extend his stay with two years left on his initial deal.
The 27-year-old was all smiles when he spoke to the media on Friday, even joking he inked the extension without the knowledge of coach Chris Fagan.
"He was a bit surprised I signed the contract," Daniher smirked.
"I was very clever, I went around his back and chatted to Swanny (CEO Greg Swann) and DD (Dany Daly) and our recruiting boss Dom (Ambrogio) and got the deal done before Fages had a chance to agree to it."
After three injury interrupted seasons prior to his move north, Daniher settled into his new club like a hand into a glove, playing all 24 games and kicking 46 goals.
He said the decision to extend early was easy.
"That'll take me to a point in my career that will pretty much the end, if not close to it," he said.
"Now I can just really concentrate on football.
"It was the easiest decision for me and the club to get it done.
"I was keen to get it done and be in a position to not worry about it any longer."
Daniher said the environment at the Lions and the lifestyle away from football was a perfect combination.
"It's been a beautiful change," he said.
"It's 30 degrees and blue sky and sunny outside, it's an enjoyable place to be. A great city and a great place to play football.
"The players were so welcoming and made me feel as comfortable as possible and it allowed me to go out and enjoy my football."
Daniher has had a flawless pre-season and has looked bouncy and agile in Brisbane's match simulation sessions.
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