FREMANTLE has secured one of its most important and popular players to a long-term deal, with star forward Michael Walters recommitting to the club.

Walters, who was contracted until the end of the 2020 season, has signed a two-year extension, tying him to the Dockers until at least 2022.

The 27-year-old has developed into one of Fremantle’s best players, booting 221 goals from his 129 games so far.

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Walter declared he was “really committed” to the Dockers, adding that the club had a “strong” culture and an exciting young list.

“To be a one-club player is exciting for me. I’m from WA and from Perth and I’ve been here 10 years. To have my family come to the majority of my games has been exciting for me,” Walters said.

“Everyone knows there’s going to be a bright future with our young group.

Michael Walters played 18 games for the Dockers in 2018, kicking 22 goals and averaging 20 disposals. Source: Getty Images

“I think I’m in the top-five eldest players at the club now and I’ll be 28 next year. I’m very excited to be a part of it for the next four years.”

Dockers football manager Peter Bell said Walters would play a key role at the club — both on and off-field — as the next generation of players come through.

“It’s exciting to know we will have Michael at the club for at least another four seasons,” Bell said.

“We all know how hard Michael works on and off the field and that attitude he brings to his planning, preparation and playing sets an important example.

“He’s been a part of the leadership group for two seasons and we know he will play a crucial role in the development of our young playing group.”

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