Adam Ramanauskas has today signed a new two-year deal with the Essendon Football Club. Ramanauskas, 24, has played 108 games for Essendon and this current deal ties him to the club until the end of season 2006.

""We are delighted Adam has agreed to terms. It has taken a little longer than normal as he spent some time travelling at the completion of the season but it was something both parties felt was a formality,"" Essendon chief executive Peter Jackson said.

""Adam's football gradually improved as the season unfolded and that was expected given the radiotherapy treatment he had undergone. In fact his performance against Geelong in the semi-final was arguably one of his best games for the club and that certainly augurs well for the future.""

""We look forward to Adam being an important part of this club's long-term future.""