North Melbourne forward Cam Zurhaar has committed his future to the club, signing a five-year contract extension. 

The 26-year-old was set to come out of contract and enter free agency at season’s end. However, his new long-term deal will see him remain at Arden Street until at least the end of 2029.

A rookie draft selection in 2016, Zurhaar has established himself as a crucial piece of North Melbourne's attack, kicking 160 goals across 117 games. 

Zurhaar said he looked forward to being a Roo for life.

“I love the club and I’m going to be wearing the blue and white for the rest of my life,” he said.

“After the bye, we’ve shown so much as a footy club and we’re definitely going in the right direction.”

Zurhaar also said seeing the likes of Nick Larkey, Jy Simpkin, Tristan Xerri and Harry Sheezel all sign long-term deals at the club over the past year helped influence his decision. 

“They’re all great mates of mine and they can obviously see a big future at North Melbourne and so can I, and I’m just so excited to see where we can go,” he said.

North Melbourne head of football talent Brady Rawlings said the club was excited to have another key player recommit to the club long-term. 

“We are absolutely rapt to have Cam sign on for another five years,” Rawlings said.

“His decision to join Jy Simpkin and Nick Larkey in turning his back on free agency and committing to the club long-term is a great show of confidence in our future.

“Cam brings a lot of energy to the playing group and our fans, and we look forward to watching him continue to excite in the blue and white for several years to come.”