Darcy Gardiner will remain at the Brisbane Lions until at least the end of the 2025 season.

The 27-year-old has agreed to a new three-year deal which sees the defender move another step closer to becoming a one-Club player for his career.

Gardiner, recruited from the Geelong Falcons with pick 22 in the 2013 draft, recommitted to the Lions despite being a free agent.

“I love being at the Brisbane Lions and to be staying for at least another three seasons is something I am stoked about,” Gardiner said.

“When you have not only a great team on field but a great group of people at the Club it makes you really enjoy your time together.

“I am really looking forward to the future and hopefully we can achieve something really special.”

The defender overcame concussion and serious injury to reach his 150-game milestone in Round 13, before performing impressively in this year’s finals series.

Brisbane Lions List Manager, Dom Ambrogio, said Gardiner had played a key role in the Club’s recent success and would continue to do so for the next three seasons.

“We are thrilled to have a player and person like Darcy re-sign with our Club for a further three years and no doubt all of the Lions fans are too,” Ambrogio said.

“Darcy is an extremely reliable defender who is courageous and a complete team player that always does whatever is needed.

“This deal will hopefully see him remain a Lion for life.”

Gardiner, a member of the Lions leadership group, has played 154 games since making his debut in 2014.