Sydney defender Harry Cunningham has inked a three year deal to tie him to the club until the end of 2022.

Cunningham was set to come out of contract this season, but has since signed a deal that will keep him with the red and the white for another three years.

Drafted out of Wagga Wagga from country NSW, Cunningham was taken in the 2011 rookie draft.

Making his debut in 2012, the 25-year-old has gone on to play 113 AFL matches, winning a Rising Star award for the Swans, as well as clubman honours.

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Sydney head of football Charlie Gardiner said the signature of Cunningham was a great result for the club.

“We’re very pleased to have Harry recommit for another three years in what is an exciting time for the Club,” Gardiner told the Swans website.



“Harry has developed into a key member of our team and sets a terrific example for our younger players in terms of his professionalism and commitment to the Club.



“On the field, Harry has proven himself as a reliable and valuable player, with the versatility to play on the most dangerous small forwards in the competition but also the ability to run and create off half back and through the midfield.



“While the second half of the year has been frustrated by injury, Harry was in excellent form early in the season and we’re confident he can return to his best next year.



“Harry is the ultimate clubman who puts his teammates first, is very passionate about his work in the community and is a fantastic leader at our club.”

Cunningham joins Colin O’Riordan, Callum Sinclair, Jordan Dawson, Nick Blakey, James Rowbottom, Justin McInerney and Harry Reynolds, as well as coach John Longmire, in recommitting to the club beyond 2019.