Completing one of the best seasons of his career, Jason Winderlich has announced he will play on with the Essendon Football Club for season 2015.

Winderlich said he made the decision on a recent family holiday.

“I’d had a number of really positive chats with Hirdy and Paul Little, and the boys were constantly in my ear, encouraging me to change my mind,” Winderlich said.

“Our recent family holiday gave me time to weigh everything up, and I felt I still had a real hunger and the ability to go around for another season.”

“To have Mark Harvey return as an assistant coach is exciting for me personally, and it’s a massive boost for the playing group and the footy club in general.”

The 30 year-old also revealed sessions with a chiropractor gave him a new lease of life.

“My body is feeling the best it has in a long time. The sessions freshened me up and allowed me to play some really consistent footy last season.”

“While there’s no guarantee, I’m confident in my body and excited about what this season has to offer.”

Winderlich proved he will be a valuable asset again in 2015, after splitting his game time between the forward line and defence.

Senior coach James Hird said Winderlich had shown himself to be an outstanding leader of the football club.

“Jason is a very popular member of the playing group, and we all love having him around the club. He adds a particular element of class to our forward line, but he is also impressively versatile,” Hird said.

“Jason’s history with injuries has been well documented but his body held up well this year. He played one of his best seasons to date so we’re thrilled that he’s reversed his decision to retire because we know he still has plenty to offer.”

In his 128 games, the 30-year-old has kicked 83 goals. Over the course of his career to date, Winderlich averaged 16 disposals, 5 marks and 3 tackles per game.