Brisbane Lions Captain Dayne Zorko has recommitted to the Club for the 2023 season.
Zorko, a five-time Lions Best and Fairest winner, played 22 games this season and finished strongly by leading from the front during his side’s finals campaign.
The 33-year-old said he was confident he still had plenty to offer, as both a player and leader, as he prepares for his 12th season with the Lions.
“The Club has been building towards something really exciting the past few seasons and with that looking to continue next year, I really wanted to be a part of it,” Zorko said.
“Even though I am not getting any younger, I have been really enjoying my football as we have such a great group of players and people at the Club.
“I am extremely thankful for the Brisbane Lions to back me to go around again, and I look forward to joining the boys in making the Club and all of our fans proud in 2023.”
Brisbane Lions General Manager Football, Danny Daly, said the re-signing of Zorko was a boost to the Club’s pursuit of future success.
“We are thrilled to have Dayne playing on again next year and are more than confident he will continue to play a valuable role on and off the field,” Daly said.
“From the day he joined the Brisbane Lions he has given his absolute all to the Club and he continues to put in the work to become the best he can be.
“He still offers plenty as a player, but as we look to bring in more young and exciting talent, the leadership and mentoring that Dayne can offer them is invaluable.”
Zorko was drafted to the Brisbane Lions in 2011 after coming through the Queensland pathway, playing junior football at both Surfers Paradise Demons and the Broadbeach Cats Australian Football Clubs on the Gold Coast. He made his AFL debut the following year.
In his 230 games Zorko has won five Merrett-Murray Medals, two Club leading goalkicker awards and was named All-Australian in 2017.
The 33-year-old has captained the Lions since 2018.
