Matt de Boer says he’s happy to have signed a two-year contract extension that’ll see him remain at the club until the end of the 2014 season.

“The boys are headed in the right direction and it’s great to be on board,” de Boer said.

“We’re a really united group and I’m sure everyone is buying into that.”

The 22-year-old has played in a defensive-forward role this season.

He said the forward line was working hard towards kicking bigger scores, but half of that job relied on crafting the defensive skills.

“We’re working on the defensive side to our game as well, making sure the pressure is right up,” de Boer said.

“It’s all about keeping the ball inside the forward 50, so we’re making sure we cover both facets.”