Rory Sloane has signed a five-year contract extension with the Adelaide Crows.

The two-time best and fairest winner resisted the urge to return back home to Victoria.

He’s expecting his first child with wife Belinda later this year.

“This is a great footy club and I have said many times before how much I respect and love the place and people, particularly the playing group,” he said.

“There is always a lot to weigh up, especially given Belinda and I are about to start a family, and we have been in constant talks with the club for some time.

“I’m super excited about what the future holds, both from a personal and football perspective.”

The Crows posted a great video on social media of the playing group receiving the news.

Inner sanctum: Watch the playing group’s reaction to Sloaney’s news during Wednesday’s team meeting at Adelaide Oval 🙌 #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/O6BTqZzgic

— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) July 11, 2018