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Harley Bennell has joined a growing list of young Gold Coast SUNS stars, putting pen to paper and re-signing with the club.

Bennell reaffirmed his commitment to the GC SUNS until the end of the 2014 season.

The 19-year-old former West Australian said he was pleased to re-sign with the GC SUNS and to continue the journey he and some of the countries brightest young talent began back in 2010.

“I’m rapt to re-sign with the SUNS. I have got a lot of mates here, I’m enjoying my footy and I believe we are building something pretty special.”

General Manager – Football Operations, Marcus Ashcroft said although Bennell’s potential had been evident over the past couple of matches, the Gold Coast SUNS had been well aware of the youngsters talent and enormous potential prior recruiting him with the clubs second selection in the 2010 draft.

“Harley is an extremely talented young player and we are thrilled that he will continue his playing career with the Gold Coast Football Club.”

“We believe Harley has the ability to play a major role in the growth and development of our club and we look forward to him continuing to development both on and off the field over the coming years.” Ashcroft said.

Bennell joins team mates David Swallow, Sam Day, Tom Lynch, Brandon Matera, Jeremy Taylor, Luke Russell, Jaeger O’Meara and Alex Sexton on the Gold Coast SUNS list until the end of the 2014 season.

“A number of our players are displaying real commitment to the club, that inturn gives us great confidence that the players believe in our program and are determined to deliver success for the Gold Coast Football Club and our fans,” Ashcroft said.