The Sydney Roosters have given veteran Anthony Minichiello a new contract that will extend his career into a 14th league season next year.
The full-back has signed a one-year deal that will take him through to the end of the 2013 season.
"My heart is with the Roosters - I'm a Rooster through and through," Minichiello said in statement.
"The Roosters have played a huge role in my life both on and off the field - I've spent half my life here and absolutely love the place."
The 31-year-old is the record try scorer for the Bondi-based side and has this year scored four tries in an impressive start to the campaign.
"I'm really excited that I will continue to be a part of the Roosters for another season," Minichiello said.
"There's a great young talented squad here and we are looking forward to a bright future."
Roosters Chairman Nick Politis paid tribute to a player who made his first-grade debut in 2000 against the Bulldogs.
"Anthony is a very proud clubman and we are delighted to repay his loyalty to the Roosters with this extension to his contract," Politis said.
"Mini has etched his place not only in the history books of our proud club but the game of rugby league and is a great ambassador both on and off the field."
Meanwhile, Andrew Everingham's strong early-season form has led South Sydney to re-sign the winger for the 2013 season.
The 25-year-old has made a blistering start to his first-grade career scoring eight tries in six matches after making his debut in round three.
Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, sydney-2000 First posted May 04, 2012 13:23:08
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