Long-serving Jake Granville signs Cowboys extension

His new deal all-but confirms the 34-year-old will reach 200 Cowboys games, triggering automatic life membership of the club.

Granville won the 2015 premiership with the Cowboys, playing at hooker, and was a member of their 2017 grand-final losing team. 

"We're ecstatic Jake has decided to extend for another year," Cowboys general manager Micheal Luck said.

"His output on the field this year playing primarily in a new position as a middle forward has been exceptional, but the fact he has taken it in his stride and excelled comes as no surprise to anyone inside our club.

"He sets standards in his preparation, the way he trains and how he recovers - he is the perfect example for our younger players to show what it takes to be a long-term NRL player."