Key young Crow extends contract
Young Crows defender Jake Lever has signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until at least the end of 2017.
Lever, the club’s first pick in last year’s national draft, has made an immediate impact for Adelaide since his debut in round six this year.
The 19-year-old was contracted until the end of 2016, but has agreed to another year.
The 194cm, 85kg, key defender has been an impressive addition to the Crows’ undermanned backline, picking up a Rising Star nomination for a breakout match against Gold Coast in Adelaide last month.
Lever said Adelaide’s players and coaches had aided his development.
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“When I first got here I had to adjust to the AFL lifestyle of training every day and backing it up each week,” Lever said.
“Since I’ve come to the club the players and the coaches have been fantastic for my development and I look forward to continuing to improve.”
Crows head of football David Noble said Lever had shown maturity on and off the field.
“Jake brings a calm, composed element to the defensive group with a competitive edge that we love,” Noble said.
“His work ethic is outstanding, he fits well into our team-first environment and has all the hallmarks of being a long-term player for our club.”
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