The Swans had built a list they felt could challenge in 2020 before COVID-19 cancellations hit the region, but will push for success again next year with even more confidence.
“It was an easy decision for me to sign on again,” Duncan said.
“We put a lot of work in ahead of this year and the boys are really buzzing to see what we can do next season, we're all really keen to have a crack.
“After the year we had in 2019 there's a fair bit of redemption to be had — and we'll be looking to get it.”
Duncan would have been touch-and-go to take to the field had football gone ahead this year due to knee troubles, but will park himself in the goal-square next season and let his midfielders find him time and again.
“The knees are as good as they're going to be,” he said.
“It's just going to be about management for me moving forward — getting the recovery right every week will be important.
“It means I'm going to be playing predominantly up forward as well.”
Duncan is no stranger to the big sticks though, booting 58 goals from 14 matches in 2019.
“We've added some more guys onto the list and we've had a lot of good locals come back which is what we were aiming for,” Duncan said.
“We're champing at the bit to get started, and like most sides we're really keen to see what another year of pre-season training can do for our young guys.”
Joe Pollock will again steer the reserves ship in 2021 for the Swans.
“Joey will go again in the reserves,” Duncan said.
“For them to be pipped at the post in extra-time last year was such a great effort, and if we had been able to make the grand final they would have had more players available to get the job done.
“We've added some real depth across the whole squad since then, and in any team you're only as good as your bottom six — so that competition for spots is great.”
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