Dons extend Ridley’s time

ESSENDON will build its future around defender Jordan Ridley, after locking him away with a two-year contract extension.

The 22-year-old will remain at the club until the end of 2026, having signed a fouryear extension in 2020.

He won the club’s Crichton Medal in a breakout 2020 and finished fourth this year.

“I really love this footy club,” Ridley said.