LIVE UPDATE; Geelong has locked away experienced trio and Premiership players.

A trio of Geelong Premiership players have signed on

Geelong has locked away experienced trio and Premiership players Patrick Dangerfield, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley.

Dangerfield will pull on the Hoops until at least the end of 2026, signing a two year contract extension, while Duncan and Stanley have both committed to the end of 2025.AFL 2024: Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield not fazed by list of unsigned  Cats as he targets strong season in contract year | Geelong Advertiser

Geelong’s captain since 2023, Dangerfield has played 337 AFL games, including 183 since joining Geelong from the Adelaide Crows at the end of 2015. He is set to reach 350 AFL games in 2025, becoming only the 25th player in the VFL/AFL to reach that milestone.

Currently on 296 AFL games, Duncan is set to become the seventh Cat to reach 300 games in 2025, joining Sam Newman, Jimmy Bartel, Ian Nankervis, Corey Enright, Joel Selwood and Tom Hawkins in the exclusive club.

A Premiership Cat in 2011 and 2022, Duncan played 22 games in 2024, showing his versatility and continual ability to play roles as required.

Joining the Cats after 58 games with St Kilda, Stanley made his way to Geelong in the 2014 trade period.

A Premiership player in 2022, Stanley celebrated his 200th AFL game and 150th Club game in 2024 and has been a reliable force in the ruck for the Cats over the last nine seasons.

General Manager – Football Andrew Mackie praised Dangerfield, Duncan and Stanley for their contribution to the Cats.

“Patrick, Mitch and Rhys have been strong pillars of our Club both on and off the field. Their commitment, leadership and motivation to continually develop themselves and our program has been exceptional,” Mackie said.

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