Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry has committed his future to the Club, signing a five-year deal to remain at Brighton Homes Arena until the end of 2029.
The 26-year-old, who would have been a restricted free agent at the season’s end, has stayed loyal to the Lions who took him with Pick 17 in the 2016 National Draft.
Berry’s re-signing comes just weeks after Lions' Co-Vice Captain and close friend Hugh McCluggage put pen to paper on a new deal.
The country Victorian pair both began their AFL careers in Brisbane after being selected in the same draft from the North Ballarat Rebels.
The midfield duo has played key roles in helping the Lions become a regular finals team and now Berry hopes they can help the Club have more success.
“It is a pretty awesome moment, super proud of my journey so far and being able to stick with the one club is pretty special to me,” Berry said.
“It was nice to see the club put their faith in me, and I’ll be here for a little bit longer.
“The people, the friendships, and bonds I’ve formed over the eight years I have been here and the people outside of the club that support me has been tremendous.
“It was pretty easy for me to not want to leave, and I feel like I’ve built a life up here and it’s been pretty good, so I am excited about the future.”
Berry’s new deal with the Lions comes just two games shy of the former Horsham local reaching his 150th milestone in the AFL.
The versatile midfielder has produced several standout performances already in 2024, including impressive run-with roles on some of the opposition’s best players.
Brisbane Lions General Manager of Football, Danny Daly said the Club was delighted to have Berry stay in the maroon, blue and gold.
“It’s people and players like Bez that help make the Brisbane Lions Football Club what it is, so to have him staying for another five years is fantastic,” Daly said.
“On the training track and in games he is someone that works hard and gives their absolute all for their teammates, even if that means sacrificing their own game.
“Then off the field is a great bloke and very popular person around our Club that we love having here.
“We are thrilled with what Bez has contributed to the Brisbane Lions since being drafted and we look forward to what he continues to do for our Club.”
