Tom Bellchambers signs a new deal with Essendon. Source: Michael Klein / HeraldSun
ESSENDON has won the race to Tom Bellchambers' signature with the goalkicking ruckman penning a two-year deal to remain at Windy Hill.
Bellchambers drew interest from rival clubs with GWS Giants reportedly keen to lure the 202cm target.
The 24-year-old played 18 games this season, taking his career tally to 61 as he edged closer to claiming the No. 1 ruck position at the Bombers.
A delighted Bellchambers took to Twitter to announce the signing on Tuesday evening:
"Wrapped to have signed with the dons for another 2 years today. #timetocelebrate."
His signature follows Dyson Heppell, Jake Melksham, Jake Carlisle and Jobe Watson all pledging their faith to the Dons, but the club could still lose Stewart Crameri.
The prized forward is weighing up a "monster" four-year offer from the Western Bulldogs but is expected to make his intentions known next week.
Fellow forward Scott Gumbleton is also out of contract and expected to draw interest at next month's trade table.
Bellchambers' commitment further shores up Essendon's big-man stocks, with the Tasmanian product expected to partner with father-son sensation Joe Daniher in years to come.
"I have so many great mates here and I wanted to repay the loyalty the club had shown me," Bellchambers told the club's website.
"With my contract out of the way, I'm just looking forward to next season, getting back into training and working really hard over summer because as a club we know we are heading in the right direction."
Assistant coach Simon Goodwin said Tom had emerged as one of the most dynamic ruckmen of the competition.
"Tom is highly regarded by the coaching staff and playing group and it's great to have him re-sign for another two years," Goodwin said.
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