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.”

more here (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/lin-jong-rejects-interest-to-sign-new-contract-with-western-bulldogs/news-story/feca5bb5897efd96f747ba365cf8eb0a?utm_content=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=EditorialSF&utm_source=HeraldSun&utm_medium=Twitter)

[merantau]

Great news.

[LostDoggy]

Good Boy Jongy.

[cinder]

Wow! Actually wasn't expecting that ...

[Eastdog]

That's great news.

Go Dogs!

[Bulldog Revolution]

Great news

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

[Sedat]

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]

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

[choconmientay]

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

[bulldogtragic]

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

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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

[Cyberdoggie]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[bornadog]

Mark Stevens ‏@Stevo7AFL (https://twitter.com/Stevo7AFL) 43 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Stevo7AFL/status/784228736082116608)
Teammates did a lot of work turning Jong around. Vibe at b and f was their work was complete ... Great result

[Remi Moses]

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.

Ditto here . Can't lose Them all

[Rocket Science]

It's arguable Stevens (while a regular) was the guy keeping Jong out.

With Stevens' imminent departure you'd suggest that might've factored into Jongy's reasoning.

[always right]

Very happy with this announcement. Like the fact he is prepared to back himself to get into a premiership 22. Reckon his family will also be delighted.

[Webby]

Had that sneaky gut/hopeful feeling that he would stick with us.

Great news. He's my wife's favourite player.

2017: win it for Bob, Mitch, Lin, Redders & Marcus!

[KT31]

Happy for him to re-sign but was happy for a solid pick from GC as well, either way has upsides.
Most positive is the players wanted him to stay and the vibe at the club swung him in our favour.
More great things to come with this tight bunch of kids.

[Ozza]

With the happiness with Jong signing, is also the sadness that someone else will have to go.

Good on Jongy.

[Bulldog4life]

Very happy that Jongy is staying. His best is still yet to come.

[ratsmac]

Onya Jongy! I'm glad he's staying. He has improved every year he's been on our list. There's no reason he won't improve some more.

[angelopetraglia]

Very happy with this decision. He is only 23 and will continue to improve. I can see him being in our best 22 moving forward.

It also shows how success breeds success. When you are winning and have a great environment you can keep players for unders which helps you build a better talent pool creating even more success. This is how you build a dynasty. (Look at Brisbane, they are at the opposite end of the spectrum, they are playing overs to lure people to stay on due to losers fatigue and have to offer massive incentives to recruit new talent).

[1eyedog]

It's critical that we have quality depth always pushing for a spot to ensure best 22 players are committed. Jong's development has continued to progress these past few years and his next 2 years will be better still. Clearly he's been told he can play a lot of football next year and he's good enough to do it.

[whythelongface]

Great news. Definite improvement in the lad and really pleased he has chosen to stay

[GVGjr]

I'm glad he has made the right decision. I think it was hard for him to move interstate and especially leaving his family and his very successful team mates

[comrade]

I'm glad he has made the right decision. I think it was hard for him to move interstate and especially leaving his family and his very successful team mates

His parents would have been devastated. Bulldogs die hards.

[LostDoggy]

On Ya Jongy!

[LostDoggy]

Great news Jongy. Very pleased that you have decided to stay with the Dogs.

[Smads57]

Very happy with this news. Really admire his genuine passion for out football club - a great ambassador.

[josie]

Good news. Go Jongy!!

[SonofScray]

Great result for us. Pretty selfless decision, the smart money in Lin's corner would have been to go. He'll see plenty of senior footy next year, but there are no guarantees.

[ledge]

His mum said his dream is to win a flag .. That kind of sealed the deal for me .. Won't get one at GC or the pies.

[Daughter of the West]

Well done Jongy - pretty pumped he's staying.

Now to get him and Bob fit and firing in the GF next year!