Brisbane Lions AFLW winger and 2023 All-Australian, Sophie Conway has extended her stay at the Den to the end of 2027.

Conway penned a three-year extension during the pre-season following a career best year during a premiership winning season, donning her first All-Australian blazer.

Following on from Dakota Davidson’s contract extension last week, Conway said she was grateful to continue the trend of Premiership Lions committing to the Club longer term.

“I’m stoked to be going around with this group of girls for another four years,” Conway said.

“We’ve built an amazing culture here and having been part of the evolution of this team since 2018 I’m excited to see how far we can take it.

“Off the back of a flag last year and a strong pre-season so far, there’s nowhere I’d rather be playing my footy than for the Lions.”

Debuting in 2018, Conway is a two-time premiership player and now a permanent fixture in the Lions leadership group.

After a year where Lions AFLW senior coach, Craig Starcevich threw the magnets around, he applauded Conway’s ability to be versatile and noted her leadership around the group.

“Coming into her 8th season as our 4th most experienced player (60) Sophie plays a key role both on and off field for our group, so we are very excited to see her commit for another four seasons,” Starcevich said.

“Beginning her career as a half forward before developing into a hard-running winger, Sophie has used her athleticism to run hard both ways and is always a threat to the opposition when she has the ball inside 50.

“As part of our leadership group again this year, Sophie has exceptional training standards, regularly stands up in big moments on field, and is now providing more guidance for our younger players off field, her personality brings energy to our group and is a natural fit with her leadership style.”

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