Tropiano recommits to the Demons

2015 Sandover Medalist Aidan Tropiano has rejected interest from rival clubs, signing a new two-year deal with the Demons which ties him to the club until the end of 2018.

It has been widely speculated that the 24-year-old would seek a move elsewhere this off season, but Tropiano has dismissed such claims.

"All the rumours were false," Tropiano says.

"I wanted to re-sign with Perth because I think we’ve got a very talented list of young boys and old and with the recruits that we’ve just got."

Tropiano's re-signing consolidates Perth's rejuvinated midfield, with the additions of Clem Smith and Brant Colledge during the off season as well as several other high potential recruits currently on the cusp of signing.

Combined with the experience of Clinton Jones, Liam McKenna, Angus Graham, Julian Jacobs and Dene White along with the up and coming young talent, Perth's midfield is set to be one of the WAFL's powerhouses in 2017.

"Looking at the list it’s just so exciting," Tropiano says.

"The young talent, the recruits are guys that we really need and have probably been needing for the last couple of years and I’m really looking forward to playing with them."

Tropiano averaged over 25 disposals and 7 tackles from 19 games in season 2016.

He finished third in the Butcher Medal after winning it, along with the Sandover Medal, in 2015.

The inside midfielder, who recently returned from an eight week holiday in North America, is refreshed and motivated to win a premiership.

"Definitely the goal is a premiership," Tropiano says.

"We want one, we need one, and after all Earl's and the players' hard work it's time that we get one."

"I'm really excited by that opportunity."

Tropiano says he wants to work closely with the younger players this preseason to help them get the most out of themselves.

"I want to be more involved with the younger kids coming through," Tropiano says.

"Even if it's just for a chat about life, I'd love to be more involved in that way."

Preseason training commences this week with the graduating colts starting on Wednesday and the remainder of the squad joining them on Friday.

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