Reliable defender Luke Brown has agreed to a new two-year deal, which will see him remain a Crow until at least the end of 2017.

Brown, 22, is a key part of Adelaide’s young backline. He routinely stands the best small forwards in the competition and has conceded only seven goals to his direct opponents in 11 games this season.

Recruited from SANFL club Norwood as part of a trade with Greater Western Sydney in 2011, Brown has played 57 AFL games including the past 44 in succession. He hasn’t missed a match since Round 11, 2013.

The unassuming backman is the fourth Crow to put pen to paper in the last fortnight, following midfield duo Rory Sloane and Richard Douglas, and fellow young defender Rory Laird.

“I am really enjoying my football at the moment, so I jumped at the opportunity to re-sign,” Brown said.

“We have an exciting group of players at the Club and I look forward to working hard to achieve team success.”

A diligent defender, Brown is also composed with ball in hand.

He’s averaging 12 possessions per game at an efficiency of 81.8 per cent. The quiet-achieving Crow also has the highest spoiling efficiency of any of Adelaide’s defenders.

Senior Coach Phil Walsh said Brown was a highly valued member of the team.

“Luke has been one of our most consistent performers,” Walsh said.

“Each week he is tasked with shutting down the opposition’s most dangerous small forward – a job he has down with great success this year.

“We are creating a team-first environment and Luke’s attitude and professionalism make him a perfect fit.”