HAWTHORN has been handed a massive boost on the eve of the 2015 season, with veteran midfielder Sam Mitchell penning a one-year contract extension.

The deal will take Mitchell, a three-time premiership player with the Hawks, into his 15th season at Glenferrie Oval.

“It’s good to be at one club for such a long time,” he told the club website.

Sam Mitchell will remain a Hawk in 2016 after penning a new one-year contract extension. Source: News Corp Australia

Mitchell, who will turn 33 later this year, captained Hawthorn to the 2008 premiership before relinquishing the role at the end of 2010. He is a four-time winner of the Peter Crimmins Medal.

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A 261-game player, Mitchell says back-to-back flag wins in the last two years have prolonged his enjoyment at the club.

“We’ve had success as a team and that always helps you enjoy your footy,” he said.

“When you’re winning and you’re building something, you find ways to enjoy your work and I’ve certainly been able to do that.”

Mitchell was out of contract at the end of this year, however he will now remain at the club until at least the end of the 2016 season.