ST KILDA’s signing spree continued today with livewire forward Jack Lonie extending his contract by a year until the end of the 2017 season.

The prodigiously talented left-footer impressed during 17 games in his debut season and was nominated for the AFL’s Rising Star Award in round 14.

Having signed for the mandatory two years after he was drafted with pick no.41 in the 2014 National Draft, the 19-year-old said he was delighted to put pen to paper for an additional year.

“I’ve loved every bit of my first year at the club,” Lonie told SAINTS.com.au.

“Re-signing was a no-brainer because I couldn’t be happier at the Saints. We are building something special with a young and exciting list and I’m committed to being a part of a successful future.

“Everyone is pulling in the same direction which will only make us a better team.”

Lonie’s re-signing follows a big week of contract news where Darren Minchington, Sam Fisher, Brenton Payne and Lewis Pierce all re-committed to the Saints.

Senior coach Alan Richardson said he was excited to see what the 174cm forward pocket can produce with another full pre-season under his belt.

“Jack came to us with some great attributes and a really strong work ethic,” Richardson told SAINTS.com.au.

“To play as many games as he did this year was a testament to this, but providing he continues to work hard in the gym, we expect him to take his game to another level in 2016.

“For him to re-sign is a great show of faith in the direction we’ve taken and the journey we are on. He’s a terrific young man.”