Christmas has come early for GIANTS fans with number one draft pick Aaron Cadman signing a new two-year contract extension.

The first overall pick in the 2022 AFL Draft, Cadman was contracted for the 2024 AFL season but has ensured his exciting talents will be showcased in GIANTS colours until at least the end of the 2026 season.

An exciting young forward tipped to be the future leader of the GIANTS forward line, the talented 19-year-old played 12 games for the GIANTS in his debut AFL season as he showed glimpses of his enormous potential as a game-changing key forward.

Equipped with elite mobility for his size, the hard-running 195cm athletic key forward is strong overhead while also being clean below his knees, giving him all the tools to develop into a star of the competition.

With a bright future ahead, Cadman’s commitment to the GIANTS signifies a dedication to the club’s aim for immediate and long-term success on the back of a brilliant 2023 season under new coach Adam Kingsley.

GIANTS Executive General Manager of Football, Jason McCartney, was thrilled to lock away Cadman.

“Aaron is a player with huge potential, and we are delighted to secure his services for a further two years on top of next season, “McCartney said.

“We traded up in last year’s draft to take him with the number one pick because we know what a special talent he is and his decision to stay a GIANT long term is fantastic for the club and we can’t wait to see him thrive in orange and charcoal.

“It takes time for young key forwards to develop within the AFL system and for Aaron to play 12 games at AFL level in his first season was a great achievement and we are excited about what he’s going to develop into for us.

“At just 19 years old he’s got so much room to grow, and we see him as a huge piece of our future, and we can’t wait to help him become the player we know he can be as we strive towards future success.”