Dynamic forward Zac Bailey has re-committed to the Brisbane Lions after signing a two-year contract extension to remain at the Club until at least the end of 2026.

The 23-year-old, who was already contracted for the next two seasons, has put pen to paper following a standout 2022 campaign which saw him finish with a career-best 37 goals.

Bailey’s most impressive performance last season was the Lions’ QClash against the Gold Coast SUNS, where he booted six goals to receive the Marcus Ashcroft Medal for the best player.

Highlighting his consistency throughout the year was the fact the exciting young talent kicked three or more goals on six separate occasions.

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A career high for Bailey

Crafty Lion Zac Bailey burns the Suns with a phenomenal six-goal haul

Bailey said now with his new contract locked in, he was determined to get to work and repay the faith shown in him by the Club.

“I’ve absolutely loved my first five years at the club and really feel at home here,” he said.

“Personally, I just want to continue to build on what I have done over the last five years. I feel as a player I’ve come a long way, but I also feel as if I’ve still got a lot of improvement left in me.

“From a team perspective, the goal is to hopefully make it to the Grand Final. I think after the way we finished last year; the group is hungrier than ever to achieve success.

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Bailey with his 4th

Zac Bailey cuts the angle with pace to kick his fourth major

“And I think that the squad we have right now is a really exciting one and I’m excited to see what we are able to achieve as a group over the next few years.”

Bailey was drafted to the Lions with pick 15 at the 2017 National Draft, following several strong performances with Norwood in the SANFL and the Allies in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Since then, the former Darwin local has developed into a damaging forward who can also be instrumental in the Lions’ midfield with his speed and skill.

Brisbane Lions General Manager Football, Danny Daly, said securing Bailey for a further two years was a terrific result for the Club.

“Zac has really taken his game to a new level in the last two seasons and become an important part of our football program” he said.

“Since arriving at the Club he has continued to improve his own game each year, and as a result that has helped the team with continued improvement and success.

“This contract extension is a great reward for the hard work put in by Zac and we are all thrilled to know he will be a Brisbane Lion for the next four seasons.”