The Gold Coast Suns are pleased to announce Tom Nicholls and Jack Leslie have agreed to contract extensions.

Of Fijian heritage, Nicholls was recruited to the Gold Coast as a 17-year-old access selection in 2010. Now entering his seventh year in the AFL system, Nicholls is adamant the club is heading in the right direction.

“I believe we have the best group of boys, and the best city to play footy in, so I couldn't see myself going anywhere else in 2017,” Nicholls said.

“We've had a challenging year but have built even more resilience, chemistry and respect amongst the players and coaches. The boys are really keen to show the city what we're capable of.

“The coaches and the leadership group have been awesome in terms of culture and giving the guys a license to lead.”

Leslie, recruited with selection 20 in the 2013 NAB AFL Draft, echoed Nicholls’ sentiments, declaring he too was looking forward to building on another summer of training as he aims to add to his six AFL appearances.

“I couldn’t be happier to be continuing my AFL career in Queensland and I can’t wait to get back into it.

“The off-season provides everyone the opportunity to refresh and recharge, but our sights are firmly fixed on continuing to build confidence and momentum when we return for pre-season training,” Leslie said.

List & Strategy Manager, Scott Clayton thanked McDonald Sports & Talent Management for facilitating a welcomed outcome for everyone, in particularly the players’ respective managers in Ned Guy (Nicholls) and David Trotter (Leslie).

“We couldn’t be happier to confirm Tom and Jack’s contract extensions,” Clayton said.

“Both players have demonstrated a real commitment and desire to advance their football careers; we’re delighted they have shown their faith in the club by extending their futures on the Gold Coast.”

“We look forward to their continued profession as players, and people.”