Emerging Sydney Swan Aliir Aliir has capped off a dream fortnight with the key defender signing a two-year contract extension.



Aliir made his much-publicised debut two weeks ago against Brisbane, playing an important role in the Swans’ three-point win.



Born in a Kenyan refugee camp to Sudanese parents, Aliir migrated to Australia with his family seven years later and settled in Brisbane. It was in Brisbane where he was first introduced to Australian rules football, a sport that he flourished at with selection in numerous representative teams.



Originally overlooked in his draft year, Aliir moved to Perth where he worked hard and honed his skills and was eventually rewarded with a place on the Swans’ list with the 44th pick in the 2013 Draft.



Swans General Manager of Football Tom Harley says Aliir’s progress has been rewarded with the 21-year-old to remain in red and white until at least the end of the 2018 season.



"Aliir's story is unique in so many ways but in a pure football sense, his commitment to the Swans and ours to him reflects his football development,” Harley said.



“Aliir thoroughly deserved his AFL debut and has played at an extremely high level in the NEAFL this year.



“We look forward to Aliir playing more senior football for the Club in the near future and we are delighted to be able to extend his contract by a further two years."



Aliir Aliir’s Stats

DOB: 5 September, 1994

Drafted: Pick 44, 2013 AFL Draft

AFL Debut: Round 6, 2016 v Brisbane

AFL Games: 1

Guernsey No: 36

Swans Player No. 1402