Malceski re-signs with Sydney

Catch me if you can: Sydney's Nick Malceski runs up the field after kicking the winning goal in the Grand Final. He's signed a new contract a the Swans. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

REBOUNDING defender Nick Malceski has resisted the lure of free agency to sign a one-year contract extension with Sydney.

Malceski was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the current season, but opted to re-sign with the reigning premiers until the end of 2014.

The 28-year-old, who kicked the goal that sealed Sydney's grand final win last year, has been one of the Swans' best in the opening six rounds of 2013.

Malceski's recommitment means the club will be unaffected by free agency for a second year in a row.

Stalwart Jude Bolton, who was weighing up retirement last year after winning his second premiership with Sydney, is the only Swan remaining on the league's free agency list.