Bulldogs ruckman Will Minson has re-signed until the end of 2016. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Wayne Ludbey / News Limited
WILL Minson has capped the best year of his career by signing a fresh contract with the Western Bulldogs.
The All-Australian ruckman has put pen to paper on a new two-year deal that ties him to the kennel until the end of 2016 - fitting reward for season in which he stamped himself as one of the league's premier big men.
Minson was already contracted for 2014, but didn't hesitate to accept the extension when the Dogs opened discussions a few weeks ago.
"I haven't really told anyone about it, no one knows about it, but I'm thrilled that I was able to sign. There was absolutely no hesitation," Minson told the Herald Sun.
"It's a terrific Christmas present. I wasn't expecting for it to all to be done in a matter of weeks. The club said they were keen to negotiate an extension and I was like, 'Fabulous'.
"It's worked out a bit different to the last contract when the season had finished and I was in the middle of Los Roques in Venezuela and an email came through with a contract."
Minson might have swapped the exotic South American country for his girlfriend's NSW cotton farm and more study this off-season, but the holiday plans weren't the only things to change in 2013.
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The 28-year-old moved into the elite bracket this year, ranking No.1 in the AFL for hit-outs and amassing 29 more clearances than any other ruckman.
"I certainly never imagined that would be me, absolutely not," Minson said of the All-Australian gong in a campaign that also earned him a third place in the Dogs' best and fairest.
"It's amazing, we're back training now and 2014 is the focus. But there are greater expectations and you think, 'Gee, I've got to sort my stuff out and make sure I have another good year'."
After enduring a frustrating 2011 in which he played only nine games as a back-up for former teammate Ben Hudson, Minson has thrived under the tutelage of Brendan McCartney, who has given him greater responsibility in his first two years as coach.
"I don't think I treaded water in 2011 because at that time I was trying harder than ever," Minson said.
"The catch there is that in trying as hard as ever you're not able to play at your best. In a lot of ways it's trying too hard. You're trying to get noticed, you're trying to play well, you're trying to dominate every game you play with the senior team and you're trying to do things to get noticed.
"The best thing about 'Macca' is he's allowed me to be me, so to speak. We've all had to learn a new way to play and we've all got new opportunities and that's helped me, no question."
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