AFL 2022: Long term contracts - which superstars are on lengthy deals?

Aidan Cellini

AFL 2022: Long term contracts - which superstars are on lengthy deals? image

In the wake of Harry McKay's new contract signing that keeps him at Carlton until 2030, we thought we'd take a look to see which current players are facing extended periods at the same club.

Deeming five-year contracts as the benchmark for long-term deals, here is the list of players:

List of current long-term contracts

PlayerClubDealExpiry
Harry McKayCarlton7 years2030
Clayton OliverMelbourne7 years2030
Charlie CurnowCarlton6 years2029
Christian PetraccaMelbourne7 years2029
Jacob HopperRichmond7 years2029
Tim TarantoRichmond7 years2029
Josh KellyGWS Giants8 years2029
Callum MillsSydney6 years2029
Darcy MooreCollingwood6 years2028
Shai BoltonRichmond6 years2028
Isaac HeeneySydney6 years2028
Patrick CrippsCarlton6 years2027
Zach MerrettEssendon6 years2027
Hayden YoungFremantle6 years2027
Touk MillerGold Coast5 years2027
Lachie WhitfieldGWS Giants7 years2027
James SicilyHawthorn5 years2027
Dan HoustonPort Adelaide5 years2027
Jayden ShortRichmond5 years2027
Daniel RioliRichmond5 years2027
Jack SteeleSt Kilda5 years 2027
Rowan MarshallSt Kilda5 years2027
Tom McCartinSydney5 years2027
Bailey DaleWestern Bulldogs5 years2027
Jack MacraeWestern Bulldogs5 years2027
Jordan DawsonAdelaide5 years2026
Lachie NealeBrisbane5 years2026
Zac WilliamsCarlton6 years2026
Toby GreeneGWS Giants6 years2026
Stephen ConiglioGWS Giants7 years2026
Christian SalemMelbourne5 years2026
Bayley FritschMelbourne5 years2026
Luke McDonaldNorth Melbourne5 years2026
Nick VlastuinRichmond5 years2026
Tom BarrassWest Coast5 years2026
Harris AndrewsBrisbane5 years2025
Adam SaadCarlton5 years2025
Jeremy CameronGeelong5 years2025
Rory AtkinsGold Coast5 years2025
Jack VineyMelbourne5 years2025
Aidan CorrNorth Melbourne5 years2025
Tom LynchRichmond7 years2025
Brad CrouchSt Kilda5 years2025
Bradley HillSt Kilda6 years2025
Jack DarlingWest Coast5 years2025
Tim KellyWest Coast6 years2025
Adam TreloarWestern Bulldogs5 years2025
Jack MartinCarlton5 years2024
Dylan ShielEssendon6 years2024
Patrick DangerfieldGeelong5 years2024
Brandon EllisGold Coast6 years2024
Nick HaynesGWS Giants5 years2024
Adam TomlinsonMelbourne5 years2024
Dustin MartinRichmond7 years2024
Lachie HunterWestern Bulldogs5 years2024
Jared PolecNorth Melbourne5 years2023
Scott LycettPort Adelaide5 years2023
Jeremy McGovernWest Coast5 years2023
Lance FranklinSydney9 years2022

 

Lance Franklin - Sydney
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Teams with long-term contracts

ClubAmount
Adelaide1
Brisbane2
Carlton5
Collingwood1
Essendon2
Fremantle1
Geelong2
Gold Coast3
GWS Giants5
Hawthorn1
Melbourne6
North Melbourne3
Port Adelaide2
Richmond5
St Kilda4
Sydney3
West Coast4
Western Bulldogs4

Aidan Cellini

Aidan has surrounded himself with all types of sport, but resonates most with AFL and basketball as he still plays both competitively. He loves being active and enjoys sharing sporting moments with friends and family.

In his spare time, Aidan likes to read biographies as well as keep active and healthy. He's also a big fan of Matthew McConaughey and Marvel movies.