Essendon Football Club is delighted to confirm Paul Chapman has signed a new one-year deal.

The veteran forward agreed to terms this morning and will remain at the Bombers until at least the end of 2015.

Chapman said he was always confident he would go around for another season in the red and black.

“I’m really excited to be playing on for another year with the Bombers,” Chapman said.

“After playing 20 games this year, my body and mind still feel really good. I felt I had a really productive first year at the club and hopefully the coaches felt that I played the role they needed me to.

“I’m looking forward to going around again with the boys and getting stuck in to the pre-season.”

Senior coach James Hird said Chapman’s services would greatly bolster the side ahead of its 2015 campaign.

“Being a triple premiership player, there is no doubt that Paul brings invaluable experience to our team,” Hird said.

“He played some really solid football this year, particularly towards the end of the season and really showed his class during the club’s finals series.

“Paul is a great role model and provides important guidance for our relatively young forward line. He is a terrific asset for our club.”

The 33-year-old has played 20 games since joining the Bombers at the end of the 2013 season, after playing 251 games with Geelong.

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