...until the end of 2015 (at least).

Fantastic. Has taken leaps and bounds (hehe) this year and will be a real force next year with another full pre season under his belt.

Well done to the club.

Hope Watts signs next, then Sylvia and that Frawley extends.

2 years? Why do we bother with such short contracts.

Yes! This has made my day.

Hopefully Watts and Sylvia follow suit.

2 years? Why do we bother with such short contracts.

History of knee reco's might have something to do with it.

2 years? Why do we bother with such short contracts.

*sigh*

History of knee reco's might have something to do with it.

And being industry standard may also be a contributing factor.

2 years? Why do we bother with such short contracts.

You better top-up... your glass appears to be half empty ;-)

2 years? Why do we bother with such short contracts.

I'd say because Max is young and who in their right mind would want to lock themselves into more than that with a team that has been on the bottom of the ladder for 6 years?

And being industry standard may also be a contributing factor.

That standard's changed considerably over recent years. If Gawn had 50 games and no major injuries it would be minimum 3 years, potentially even 4 years.

Knee injuries are a definite variable in this (IMO).

Am delighted to the Max !!

Good to hear!

And 2 years is fine, as 3 years would be lambasted and four seen as irresponsible. Oddly a 5 year contract would come back around and illustrate a great show of faith.

This is straight from the 'Fans Do Contracts: A How To' book...

Fantastic news. Thought GWS would be on the prowl if he made it to the end of the season without re-signing

Theres also the need to stagger contracts to a degree..Its a juggling act as much as anything in some respects.

This is brilliant news. A rather large cog fitting into the gear.

A mobile 208cm ruckman with better than reasonable skills decides he wants to stay. We should all be celebrating

If, and it is a big if, he stays healthy Max could become a dominant force in the league

He is also a character, that gives a club life. We need more of these

I'm stoked.

Am delighted to the Max !!

He's not Gawn!

2 years? Why do we bother with such short contracts.

Maybe thats all Gawn wanted to sign for. In 2 years time he would hope he could sign a much improved deal.

And being industry standard may also be a contributing factor.

Jamar and Pederson got 3.

Great news. Give him a full preseason, including many hours in the gym, and his influence in 2014 will be immense. There is a lot to like about Gawn's footy. I am unsure if we can fit both him and Spencer in the team but if it is possible these two could give us a better midfield advantage. Couldn't be any worse.

"They say people don't believe in heroes anymore .

You and me ,we're gonna give them back their heroes Max"

Mad Max 2

Mad Max 2

"Ah Fif,do you really expect me to go for that crap?"

Mad Max 1 WYL-shame on you .

2 years? Why do we bother with such short contracts.

Very strange question oslik! There could be several logical answers, but the one I prefer is big Max saying something along the lines of "I reckon I can be one of the elite ruckmen in the AFL in two years time, so why lock myself into a longer deal on moderate pay, when I'll be able to command top dollar in two year's time?".

Absolutely fantastic news.
People forget that he is only 21 YEARS OLD!
Big men always take longer, but for Gawn to show the signs he is showing already is amazing.
Couple more seasons of bulk and he'll be unstoppable.