Connor Rozee named Port Adelaide's next captain after signing monster eight-year extension

Port Adelaide has officially unveiled Connor Rozee as its next captain.

Rozee, who has also signed a monster eight-year extension, was unveiled as the head of the club's new leadership group, with Zak Butters named vice-captain.

Sam Powell-Pepper, Willem Drew and Dan Houston make up the remainder of Port Adelaide's leadership group.

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Rozee will take over from Tom Jonas, and will switch from his No.20 jersey to the No.1 jersey, as is Port Adelaide's captaincy tradition.

"To be captain of Port Adelaide, a club that is more than 150 years old, is a huge honour," he said.

"It's so humbling to follow in the footsteps of club greats such as Russell Ebert, Gavin Wanganeen, Matthew Primus, Travis Boak, the list just goes on and on.

"To wear the number one guernsey is something I'm incredibly proud of and I won't take for granted. I feel I'm ready to lead our group moving forward."

At just 23 years of age, Rozee will be one of the youngest captains in the AFL, but his coach Ken Hinkley has no doubts he can handle the responsibility.

"Connor is absolutely ready to captain this football club," he said.

"He leads by example on game-day, he works his backside off at training and prepares week in and week out like an absolute professional.

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"Importantly, he demonstrates genuine care for his teammates and continually drives our culture internally.

"Connor is a very mature 23-year old and is a credit to himself and his family as to how he continues to grow as an individual."