Jong signs for two more years

[Bornadog]

Just announced

The Herald Sun can reveal Jong finalised a new two-year deal today, keeping the powerful and hardened midfielder at the Dogs until the end of 2018.

Jong said he wanted to be a part of the club’s bright future, after some careful consideration.


“There are a number of factors I considered before signing and in the end it was quite obvious that the things I was looking for were right in front of me,” Jong said.


“I have the best chance of improving my football here, but also to play with this group of players, and under this group of coaches, is everything I could ask for.


“I’m just so proud to be a Western Bulldogs player and look forward to playing a part in its growth into the future.”

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[merantau]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Great news.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Good Boy Jongy.

[cinder]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Wow! Actually wasn't expecting that ...

[Eastdog]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

That's great news.

Go Dogs!

[Bulldog Revolution]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Great news

No reason he can't keep growing and improving with us

[Sedat]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

I wouldn't have been comfortable with losing all of Jong, Stevens, Hrovat and Honeychurch in the one hit - too much depth removed out of the overall midfield mix. Glad than Jongy is staying because his game is very September-friendly.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Fantastic news! Well done Lin, you've especially made my wife and son very happy!

[choconmientay]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Great news. He will be featured in many of our next year advertising campaign targeting the Western region.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Good man. I was worried you'd gone, but I hope you continue to develop. Play every game like its in September.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Awesome news! He's red, white and blue through and through. Could see it in his emotion in the EF and GF

[Cyberdoggie]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Good move Jongy,


Considering the type of personality Lin is,
Think of the alternatives,

Rocket Eade or Nathan Buckley?

No disrespect to either of those coaches but they are a bit different to Bevo, I couldn't see Jong responding to a spray from Rocket or the tough love approach from Buckley.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

GREAT NEWS!
That is most excellent.
Now good players want to come to us, to stick with us. Even if they risk playing in the VFL for patches because of tight competition.

Collingwood, you've been Bulldogged.

[Mantis]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Good news.. As per Sedat's comments we can't lose all of our fringe players and Jong is the best performed at the VFL level and is clearly the one most suited to our game style.

Gutsy move to stay on, could've taken the opportunity to move to a lesser club for guaranteed games and more $$'s, but looks like he wants to fight to play with his mates which is admirable... Good luck to him.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Jong signs for two more years

Happy to hear the news. He really didn't want to go so he'd be rapt to be staying, probably a year less than what he wanted though.