Confident sloane in the direction of Crows

Rory Sloane signed a new five-year contract on Wednesday, twice giving the Club Champion. The opportunity to see his career as a club player for the Ravens.

The media attention in 2018 has been strong for the featured midfielder and the potential for a homecoming to Melbourne, but Sloane says the chance to play his role. "The footy club has been incredible to me for 10 years and five others … it's a bit surreal at the moment, but absolutely pumped," said Sloane

. "It's definitely a factor in the decision because I'm watching a lot of great guys who have played for this footy club and it would be great to finish my time here," he added.

Since joining the Club as an 18-year-old freshman, Sloane, now 28, has quickly become a Crows leader and was named club champion in 2013 and 2016.

He was also named vice-captain of the 2016 team in Australia. Sloane attributes maturity to the challenge of playing in the Interstate in adolescence

"The footy club really shaped me from an early age I came here when I had I was 18 years old and I was forced to grow up pretty fast. "" There is a lot of maturation to be done very early and I have been lucky to have around me great chefs and chefs. coaches who taught me how

The family also played a big part in the choice, with Sloane and his wife Belinda expecting their first child later this year. "

"This was the most difficult part of the whole process, calling the families," said Sloane.

"We have an amazing family and amazing support." Sloane is excited for the next chapter of his career. "[19659005"Ilikethedirectionthisclubistaking"hesaid

"This year has obviously been difficult for a few reasons, but my confidence has never hesitated in what we are able to achieve in the years to come.

" There is only One goal that I have in mind, is to go back to last year and go a little further. "