We are proud to announce the re-signing of Western Sydney local Brendan Hamill on a two year contract that will keep him in Red & Black until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Born and raised in Western Sydney, the 22-year-old joined us in June 2014 and played a key role in our AFC Champions League triumph which included 180 minutes in the two-legged final.
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Hamill represented Western Sydney 23 times in the Hyundai A-League, FIFA Club World Cup and AFC Champions League, forging a reputation as a classy defender before a thigh injury ruled him out of the most consistent season of his career.
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CEO John Tsatsimas said that Hamill’s re-signing ticked all the boxes.
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“Brendan is the type of player that we want love seeing at our Club,” explained Tsatsimas.
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“He’s talented, he’s a local boy, he has a terrific attitude and he is passionate about the community. Brendan fits into Western Sydney Wanderers in regards to both our club values and playing style.”
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“We’re delighted that Brendan will be with us for a further two seasons.”
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Hamill also expressed delight at extending his contract with his home town club.
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“I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity the Club has given me and I can’t wait to work hard and bring back the success that the Club had in its first two and a half years,” said Hamill.
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“I love being here. My mum, dad, auntie and uncle have been Members since before I joined the club and it’s part of what makes the Wanderers so special.
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“We’re a family club, we’re a community club and we’re a winning club. It makes a combination you can’t say no to.”
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We continue our AFC Champions League defence this Tuesday as they take on Guangzhou Evergrande in China on Tuesday 5 May. Kick-off is 9pm NSW time. A win combined with a draw in the other Group H fixture will see us qualify for the Round of 16.