MELBOURNE’S Laela Ebert and Grace Beasley have each signed one-year contract extensions, committing to the Demons until at least the end of 2027.

Ebert joined Melbourne in 2025 as an injury replacement player and quickly made her mark, earning a contract extension following an impressive debut season.

Featuring in all but one game in 2025, Ebert has established herself as a valuable member of Melbourne's defensive group.

AFLW General Manager Katrina Gill praised Ebert’s growth and commitment since arriving at the club.

“Laela has continued to grow her game this season and built a lot of trust with her teammates in the backline,” Gill said.

“Laela works incredibly hard and sets a great standard with not only her training and preparation, but also with what it means to be a Melbourne person.”

Beasley has shown plenty of promise since making her AFLW debut in 2024, recording 18 tackles and a goal across her first three games.

Unfortunately, the cross-code talent has endured a challenging run with injury, suffering back-to-back ACL injuries that have ruled her out of the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

Gill praised Beasley’s resilience and approach to her rehabilitation, with the club looking forward to welcoming her back on the track in 2027.

“Grace has endured a frustrating run with injury, but her attitude and approach to her rehabilitation this year has been outstanding,” Gill said.

“We’ve seen glimpses of what Grace can bring to our team on the field and we can’t wait to have her back on the track in 2027.”

Beasley joined Melbourne during the 2025 AFLW Supplementary Selection and Rookie Signing Period, following six years playing basketball at an elite level in America.