Barrow captain Jarrad Stack has signed a new two-year deal with the club, keeping him with the Raiders until at least the end of the 2023 campaign.
The Australian forward had been a hugely popular player for Workington Town before he moved to south Cumbria ahead of the 2017 season.
He was appointed captain ahead of the 2020 season and had the pleasure of lifting the League One championship trophy a few weeks ago.
After the club had announced his new deal, Stack said: “The decision to resign was easy. My body feels good and I felt like I had a good, consistent season last year.
“I’m definitely not ready to hang up boots and I’ve got plenty to offer.
“The Championship is definitely on a different level to League 1. Not taking anything away from League 1, over the years it’s got a lot stronger, but the Championship is another level up.
“Looking at the recruitment from other teams, it’s going to be a fierce competition. Barrow have made some great signings and re-signings and I think we’ll be a better side for it.
“I think about 80 per cent of the team have Championship experience, then we have a few new faces who will bring plenty to the club.
“It’s going to be a hard league, but I definitely think we’ll be challenging and the goal is to make finals.”
Head coach Paul Crarey said: “It’s great to have our club captain back on board. Jarrad has a massive input on the environment and culture that we try to promote both on and off the field here.
“His ability and willingness to play in a variety of positions has been massive throughout his time with us. Every Championship club would love to have him in their squad and we are very lucky to have him with us.”
Wakefield hooker Josh Wood is one of the new recruits for the newly-promoted side in 2022 season as well as Danny Langtree and Sam Brooks.
