Gold Coast SUNS youngsters Dion Prestia and Daniel Gorringe have signaled their commitment to the Club, signing contracts extensions that will see the duo remain with the Club for the next two seasons.

General Manager – Football Operations, Marcus Ashcroft said the duo have committed to the club until the end of the 2013 season.

“We’re thrilled to have extended Dan and Dion’s contracts for the next two years, both are extremely talented players who we believe will play an integral part in the future of our club.”

The contract extensions were announced on the SUNS Game Day TV, prior to the match against Collingwood at Metricon Stadium.

Hailing from Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs, Dion Prestia was taken by the GC SUNS with selection nine in the 2010 National Draft. He made his AFL debut in the GC SUNS inaugural match against Carlton in Round 2 and this evening’s game against Collingwood will be his 12th senior game.

“I’m rapt to have extended my contract with the SUNS,” Prestia said.

“Being part of the team from the beginning is something that I will never forget. I’m really enjoying the challenge here on the Gold Coast,” he added.

Taken with the GC SUNS 10th selection in the 2010 AFL Draft, Daniel Gorringe has played seven senior games in his first season of AFL football. After making his debut against the Western Bulldogs in Round 3, Gorringe has had an injury interrupted season, with his latest setback, an ankle injury, sidelining him for the next six to eight weeks.

“I have really enjoyed my move to the SUNS, it’s a really exciting place to be around and I’m looking forward to continuing my career here,” Gorringe said.

“Although I’m disappointed to be on the sidelines for the next month or so, it’s great to be able to re-sign with the Club, I think it will be a pretty special place to be over the next few years,” he added.