"Honoured to stay": Bevo signs new Bulldogs deal

Luke Beveridge said he is "honoured" to have signed a new two-year contract extension with the Western Bulldogs.

Beveridge put pen to paper on the extension which will take him through until the end of the 2027 season.

Proud to remain at the helm, Beveridge said: “It is the right time to thank the playing group and our staff for their commitment to growth and their willingness to explore their best and discover the possibilities outside of their comfort zone.

"The evolution of our people in recent times has been quite dramatic with the promise you see in each other starting to shine through.

“I appreciate the ongoing collaboration and support Kylie, Luke (Darcy) and Ameet (Bains) provided as we sought to establish stability and a meaningful strategic foothold that will set us up for our next successful period.

“I am honoured to renew my commitment to our great Club beyond this year as I endeavour to be the best leader, ambassador and coach that I can be for our people, our members and those who support us.”

Beveridge, who engineered the 2016 premiership and broke a 62-year flag drought, this year surpassed club legend Ted Whitten as the Dogs’ longest-serving coach.

In 10 seasons, Beveridge has guided the Dogs to seven finals series, two Grand Finals and that memorable 2016 premiership.

“The extension of Luke’s contract as senior coach is demonstrative of the trust, connection and partnership we have with him," club president Kylie Watson-Wheeler said.

"Luke is a once-in-a-generation coach at our Club. His commitment to the Bulldogs is unwavering,” Watson-Wheeler said.

“The considered process we have undertaken has resulted in the unanimous endorsement of the board and the unified belief that he is the best person to drive sustained success at the Bulldogs.

“As the game evolves, Luke continues to deliver a cutting-edge brand of footy and finds new ways to challenge and motivate our exciting playing group. We’re optimistic about the future under his continued leadership.”

The Dogs sit 6-6 ahead of Thursday’s meeting with St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.