South West AFL Watch: Dunsborough’s Reuben Ginbey signs contract extension with West Coast

His debut season might have ended prematurely due to a hamstring injury, but Dunsborough’s Reuben Ginbey is ready to invest in West Coast’s future after signing a contract extension. The 18-year-old midfielder recently agreed to remain with the Eagles until at least the end of the 2027 season. Ginbey said he couldn’t be more excited to stay with the Eagles for another three years and loved his first year at the club. “As soon as I came into the door with six other first year players you become best mates,” he said. “And to be led by senior players like Bunga (Shannon Hurn) and Boots (Luke Shuey), who unfortunately are leaving, but it is now time for the younger boys to drive the club forward and it has just been an awesome year. “It was disappointing doing my hammy in round 18 but it was an honour to play 17 games. “If someone had told me at the start of the year I would play 17 games I would have said they were dreaming. “The hammy is feeling really good three weeks into rehab and I can’t wait for next season.” On the field, Busselton’s Jye Amiss was kept quiet at the hands of strong defence by Port Adelaide during Fremantle’s 11.8 (74) to 8.10 (58) loss at Optus Stadium on Sunday. While Amiss managed 10 disposals, four marks and a tackle, the 20-year-old did not hit the scoreboard. The key forward also racked up an intercept possession, a goal assist, four score involvements, and eight pressure acts. Former Manjimup Tiger junior Marlion Pickett put in a modest effort after being named in the forward line during Richmond’s 14.17 (101) to 10.12 (72) win over North Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday. Pickett remained within the forward pocket and managed four disposals, a goal assist, three score involvements, a mark, five pressure acts, a tackle, and two inside 50s before he was replaced by substitute Maurice Rioli Jnr at three-quarter time.