Kuwarna key forward Darcy Fogarty has declared himself a Crow for life after re-committing to the Club to the end of 2031.

The Club’s leading goal-kicker with a career-best 41 majors this season, Fogarty was to be a restricted free agent next year but has signed a long-term deal to remain at West Lakes.

The 25-year-old was added to the leadership group this year and finished fifth in Club Champion voting.

Fogarty – who was drafted by Kuwarna with Pick No.12 in 2017 – said he was excited to build on the first 102 games of his career.

“I love the Club and feel we are heading in an exciting direction,” he said.

“As a forward line we have built some great chemistry and it’s been good to learn from some of our senior players, and now have the opportunity to pass some of that knowledge and experience onto others.

“No career is without its challenges and I feel like I’ve made some real growth in my first 100 games and I’m looking forward to seeing what the next 100 hold.

“I’d love to finish my career a one-club player, the Club has put its faith in me and I’m excited to repay them and continue the journey with my teammates.”

Kuwarna GM List Management and Strategy Justin Reid said Fogarty, who also set a career-high in contested marks this season, was a vital part of the Club’s future.

“The growth we have seen in Darcy since being drafted, but particularly over the past two seasons, has been significant,” Reid said.

“His ability to work up the ground, his contested marking and finishing as one of the more reliable set shots in the competition, make him a very important part of our forward line.

“He embraced the opportunity to step up as part of our leadership group this year and his form was recognised with a top-five placing in our Club Champion award.

“We are very obviously thrilled that he’s committed his long-term future to the Club.”