Dons re-sign 'champion' Heppell

Dyson Heppell has re-signed at the Dons. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

BOMBERS coach James Hird says Dyson Heppell is set to become a "champion of Essendon" following the young star recommitting to the club.

Heppell has penned a new deal that will tie him to the Bombers until the end of 2015 in a show of faith to the besieged club.

Heppell, 20, joins key defender Jake Carlisle as young Dons to recommit.

"We're certainly heading in a great direction," Heppell told the club's Fox Footy show The Hangar tonight.

"The game-plan we have in place is really good and it's going to make us competitive long into the season and hopefully finals."

Hird said the 2011 Rising Star winner was a natural leader.

"He's had two good years of football and he's set to be a champion of Essendon, if he's diligent about the way he trains, diligent about his preparation and an excellent competitor on the field," Hird said.

"Dyson is a natural leader. He puts a bit of pressure on himself, which is good to an extent, but the way in which he's lead both the younger and senior guys is terrific and his move into the midfield this season has been outstanding."

Heppell is set to return to the Bombers' line-up to play Geelong on Friday night.

The Gippsland Power product, who the Dons secured with pick No. 8 in the 2010 draft, has averaged 25 disposals a match this year, relishing a shift into the midfield.

He is set to play game No. 50 against the Brisbane Lions in Round 8.
 

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