The Spirit announced on Wednesday the re-signing of pocket rocket Chalmers, who has played 161 games since joining the club in its inaugural season in 2007-08.

“I’m really looking forward to this year,” point guard Chalmers said.

“Playing for Bendigo has been a great honour and I’m thrilled to be able to continue with the club I love.”

Spirit coach Simon Pritchard described Chalmers as a player with the “blue-collar work ethic” that all coaches craved.

“I can see her having an important role for the team in 2015-16,” Pritchard said.

“The team is certainly glad she has re-signed with the Spirit.”