Working with an energetic and committed staff, the Cats have instigated a highly successful strategy of communicating with their supporters through both traditional and new media. GWS skipper Alicia Eva will work at the Giants. After developing Nunn Medias digital division, he joined the club and since then his experience and expertise in sales and business development has helped build some of the clubs largest partnerships. He helped Williamstown win the 1990 premiership and played 87 games for the Seagulls between 1990 and 1994, then returned to post-graduate study and started his coaching career. He joined the Hawks in 1998 and served the club as development coach, psychologist and player development manager until the end of the 2004 season. Scott marked himself as one of Brisbanes greats during the golden era of the Lions, playing 215 games with the pioneering Lions. McCabe brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the clubs board. SAVE 28% when you lock in for the first 12 months when compared to the above offer. He was also honoured as All Australian coach after becoming just the 13th first year coach to lead his club to the flag. Players Coaches Ladder Fixture Brought to you by You are currently logged in to Club Exclusive access. Coaching Changes for 2022. Geelong defeated Richmond in a pre-season scratch match at GMHBA Stadium played over six periods with both senior and reserves players. Scarlett joins Matthew Knights and Corey Enright in departing the Cats' coaching staff. Share. Geelong has added one of the football's most respected figures Eddie Betts to its coaching staff for 2022. The Cats followed up in 2012 with 15 wins while introducing 10 debutants, as the club looked to blend future and current success. Tom Hawkins received maximum votes from the coaches while Patrick Dangerfield continues to climb the ladder, An update on Geelong's AFL listed players at VFL level, Chris Scott backed Tom Hawkins to find his form in games after an off-season injury, Tom Hawkins made his mark in Geelong's win over Essendon at the MCG on Sunday, A stunning performance from Tom Hawkins has helped Geelong cruise to a 28-point victory against Essendon, Young Cats Jhye Clark and Phoenix Foster make their mark as Geelong win the second in a row in the VFL, The player judged best on ground against the Bombers will receive the Tom Wills Award, A last-gasp goal has guided Geelong to a six-point win over rivals North Melbourne. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. AFL Coaches. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Former Essendon champion Matthew Lloyd, who is the brother of Geelong's football boss Simon, broke the news on AFL Trade Radio, but the Cats are yet to confirm the appointment. He was an automatic selection for the Lions during their nine finals campaigns in the 1990s and early 2000s.Scott retired following the 2007 season, his last game coming against the Cats at the Gabba. Legendary small forward Eddie Betts is expected to join Geelong's coaching staff after recently calling time on his glittering 350-game AFL career. He ranks 19th in AFL games and his 640 goals rank 29th in history. Bob has served on various business and community boards and committees in the Geelong Region, is a Past Deputy Chair of Central Geelong Management Committee, is an Ambassador for Anam Cara Community Hospice, and is a recipient of the Kevin Hitchcock Medal for services to the Community. The coaching staff was totally overhauled including letting go favourite sons Matthew Scarlett and Corey Enright (St Kilda) and Matthew Knights (West Coast) in place of former Cats James Kelly, Harry Taylor, Shannon Byrnes and Matthew Egan, who all joined in various roles. Lloyd has enjoyed a long and successful career with 20-years AFL industry experience, working across the key football functions of coaching, high performance, development, recruitment and psychology, and recently completed the AFL's level four senior coach program. Lloyd joined the Cats after spending six years with Fremantle. The new deal will secure Scott through to the end of the 2024 season. Former Magpies and Geelong star Travis Varcoe, who is now a development coach with the Western Bulldogs, last month pondered why there were not more Indigenous coaches at AFL clubs. Foxfooty.com.au has confirmed Harry Taylor is departing the club after one year, which was spent as head of medical and conditioning services. Chris Scott continued as the club's men's senior coach for a thirteenth season, having signed a two-year contract extension until the end of the 2024 season. Jess is already leading our defenders super well, and were looking forward to seeing her develop as a line coach., Senior Coach: Dan LowtherAssistant coach - midfield: Josh FinchAssistant coach - forwards: Aaron BlackAssistant coach - defence: Jess FoleyDevelopment coach: Elise CoventryBench coach: David Morgan, Tom Hawkins received maximum votes from the coaches while Patrick Dangerfield continues to climb the ladder, An update on Geelong's AFL listed players at VFL level, Chris Scott backed Tom Hawkins to find his form in games after an off-season injury, Tom Hawkins made his mark in Geelong's win over Essendon at the MCG on Sunday, A stunning performance from Tom Hawkins has helped Geelong cruise to a 28-point victory against Essendon, Young Cats Jhye Clark and Phoenix Foster make their mark as Geelong win the second in a row in the VFL, The player judged best on ground against the Bombers will receive the Tom Wills Award, A last-gasp goal has guided Geelong to a six-point win over rivals North Melbourne. He is a conjoint Senior Lecturer at Deakin Universitys School of Medicine and previously held the position of Senior Research Fellow at Monash and Federation Universities. Select the subscription offer youd like to buy, click Subscribe with Google, and you will be directed to complete your purchase using your Google account. [6][7][8][9], Coached by Shane O'Bree, Geelong entered their reserve players into the Victorian Football League competition for the 22nd season since the competition merged with the AFL Reserves competition in 2000. He has been a Director of the Geelong Cats since 2007, Vice President since 2014 and is a member of the Geelong Football Club Past Players and Officials Association. Chief Executive Officer since 1999 and Director since 2009, Bachelor of Education (SCV Rusden) (1978), Master of Education(University of WA) (1980). Cook continues to thrive in competitive situations as a swimmer, and he has 10 successful solo crossings of the annual 20km Rottnest Island swim. In addition to her role at the Cats, Sarah currently holds roles on three boards including Read the Play, Active Geelong and Geelong Mums. Anna Harrington and Steve Larkin | AFLW star Daisy Pearce (r) will join Geelong's coaching ranks when her playing career ends. Coming in as head of medical and conditioning services were Harry Taylor, head of player development Matthew Egan, and development coaches James Kelly and Josh Jenkins. Im thrilled about coaching opportunities when my playing days at Melbourne have finished, Pearce said in a statement. Stocks up, stocks down: Long live King Charles; Swans choke at home, again! You are currently logged in to Club Exclusive access. The three-time premiership player began working as an assistant to Chris Scott in 2016. Tom Hawkins has put on a masterclass as Geelong produced their most impressive performance since last year's AFL Grand Final in a 28-point win over Essendon. Please call 1800 070 535. . January 1, 2022 - 10:50AM. Prior to joining the Cats, Cook spent nine years at the helm of the West Coast Eagles. New customers only. But his impact has not just been felt on the field, in recent years he has been a powerful voice in speaking about race issues in Australia. Geelong have landed Pearce as part of theAFLs womens coach acceleration program, where top female coaches will be employed by an AFL club for a minimum two-year period between now and 2025. "When you are a player every year is a new year and when you live and breathe it, the year gone, you move on from that," he said. Scott established himself immediately in 1994, playing 19 games. Picture: Getty Images. The premiership star is returning to Western Australia to be closer to his family. Betts played 13 finals, including the 2017 Grand Final with the Crows. Have the Tigers over-achieved? Hawkins monstered Essendon defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher and kicked four goals in Geelong's devastating 38-0 opening surge on Sunday, which set up a 20.12 (132) to 16.8 (104) victory at the MCG. Daisy has incredible knowledge of the game itself and we think she has enormous potential to coach football at the highest level, Geelong general manager of football Simon Lloyd said. Former Geelong player Elise Coventry was appointed as the club's VFL Women's coach in December 2022, replacing Andrew Bruce. M.B., B.S., D.Obst. A managing director and partner of global consulting firm, Boston Consulting Group, McCabe grew up in Geelong, where his family still reside, and is a long-time member and supporter of the club. The Cats' assistants were last year moved from traditional contracts to rolling employee agreements off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic and cut on football spending. Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at the Gabba on October 24, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. In the 18-match home-and-away season played over 22 rounds, Geelong did not qualify for the finals, finishing 14th on the ladder with an 810 win-loss record. In an unusual move for modern football, Cats chief executive Steve Hocking said the club would spread its assistant coaches across the whole playing group, rather than cover specific areas in 2022. 228d AAP. Kevin Diggerson has led Geelong's media and public relations activities since 2003. Member of the Corporate Governance Committee. Further premierships followed in 2009 and 2011, and the club has continued to challenge for further success while undergoing a complete transformation of its playing list. [6], Casey 2022 VFL premiers coach Mark Corrigan was appointed as coach of Geelong's VFL team in October 2022, replacing Shane O'Bree who had been promoted to the club's AFL program. [31], Chloe Leonard was appointed captain, after serving as vice-captain in 2022. Scott was a former assistant coach at Fremantle before a move to the Cats at the end of 2010, a couple of years before Lyon came into power at the Dockers. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Scott was appointed as Geelongs senior coach on 15 October 2010 after three seasons as an assistant coach at Fremantle. Geelong are hopeful Max Holmes could overcome a hamstring injury in time to play in the AFL grand final, Mitch Robinson retires with a bite, and Matthew Lloyd backs James Hird's coaching bid at . Scott is contracted until the end of the 2024 season. Simon Lloyd was appointed as General Manager Football at the conclusion of the 2017 season. General Manager Community DevelopmentSarah is one of the clubs longest serving employees, and commenced her current role as General Manager of Community in 2011. The Committee includes representatives from the AFL, the AFLPA, clubs, player agents and past players. Geelong's home-and-away season began on 19 March against Essendon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). IV Business (Estate Agency Practice), CEA (REIV), MAICD. He has been an active member of the Geelong Business Community for 36 years, and been involved in the Property and Real Estate industry for 32 years.