But in a show of faith in North Melbourne's rebuild, Comben has inked a new deal that will tie him to the Kangaroos until the end of 2033. Comben joins fellow core players Harry Sheezel, George Wardlaw, Finn O'Sullivan, Paul Curtis and Cooper Trembath in re-signing this year. "Charlie has shown great resilience and work ethic, and to see him develop into one of our most reliable and impactful key defenders has been incredibly rewarding," North Melbourne's list manager Brady Rawlings said. "Charlie has great passion for this club and its direction and has grown into a highly respected figure within our walls. North Melbourne (8-11) have fallen a win behind the final wildcard play-off spot following four losses on the trot, and they face a tough battle against high-flying Hawthorn (13-5-1) in Launceston on Saturday.