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Star Essendon midfielder Joe Misiti today ended speculation about his playing future after agreeing to a new two-year deal with the Bombers. Misiti came out of contract at the end of the 2001 season and it has taken some time for both parties to agree on the terms of the new contract. Geelong and Collingwood put big offers in front of Misiti but were ultimately unable to lure him away from Windy Hill. Misiti informed the club of his decision first thing this morning.
""It is great to have a player of Joe's experience and importance remaining with the club,"" Essendon football manager Matthew Drain said. ""His value to the team is unquestioned - he has shown that throughout his career and particularly over the past three seasons. It's great news for his teammates, the staff and everyone involved with the club.""
For the first time in his career, Damien Peverill will be included on an AFL senior list. Okay, technically he was on the senior list for 10 weeks during 2001, but only now does it feel like the real thing for the 22-year-old. Clubs are required to submit their initial playing lists for season 2002 to the AFL on Wednesday, October 31st. And the Essendon Football Club list will include the name Damien Peverill. Peverill's inclusion will come as no surprise to anybody who saw him play last season - he was sensational for the essendon seniors before having to return to the rookie list and the VFL side. But it was a stint which has set him up for 2002 and beyond.
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