West Coast defenders Eric Mackenzie and Will Schofield have extended their contracts by a further two years, tying them to the AFL club until at least the end of 2013.

Schofield has played 12 of 13 possible games this season after taking the field in the last 20 matches in 2010.

The 22-year-old has shown he can play a number of roles in defence and his versatility has proved invaluable to the side.

Mackenzie returned to senior action in last week's shock win over Carlton after missing six games with a foot injury.

The 23-year-old has notched 46 games since making his debut in 2007, developing into the club's second best key defender behind Darren Glass.

West Coast sit in fifth spot on the table and Mackenzie believes there is a bright future ahead.

"We have started to work our way back up the ladder and I want to be part of the continued improvement," Mackenzie said.

"There is a great atmosphere around the club, all the boys are committed and it's great to extend my contract for another couple of years.

"There is a real sense of excitement. We are getting some rewards for our hard work but we all know there is still a lot to do and we are all looking forward to that - not just this year but the coming seasons."

Schofield feels West Coast are on the verge of achieving something special.

"A very close bond exists with this playing group and I am excited to be able to commit to the club for another couple of years," Schofield said.

"We want to continue to build on this momentum, not just this year but in the seasons ahead."

The pair join vice-captain Beau Waters, ruckman Dean Cox and Shannon Hurn as others to have re-signed this year.

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