JAKE Carlisle has re-signed with Essendon.

The key defender has penned a new two-year deal that ties him to the club until the end of the 2015 season.



The 21-year-old has been immense in the Bombers backline so far this season and news that he has re-committed himself to the club comes as a massive boost ahead of the Anzac Day showdown with Collingwood tomorrow.



"I couldn’t be happier, it’s a privilege to play for a club with such a rich and proud history, and it means a lot to recommit to the club that gave me the opportunity and drafted me,'' Carlisle said.



"I’m glad I could get my contract signed so early in the season so I can just focus purely on my football and keep developing my game.''



The Calder Cannons product has played 32 games since being selected by the Bombers with pick No.24 in the 2009 national draft.



To see an extended interview with Carlisle tune in to The Hangar on Fox Footy at 9pm tonight.

