𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃: 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐅𝐋 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 $65 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 👇🏿

In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the AFL, the Geelong Cats have confirmed a massive double signing — securing two of the league’s most coveted players in a combined deal reportedly worth $65 million over four years. The landmark recruitment comes as the Cats grapple with an expanding injury list, forcing the club to act decisively to bolster both defence and midfield ahead of the 2026 season.

According to club sources, Geelong has finalised contracts with an elite defender and a high‑impact midfielder, both of whom are expected to be central figures in the Cats’ push for premiership contention. While official names have not yet been publicly confirmed, inside league circles suggest the recruits rank among the top tier of their respective positions and had drawn interest from multiple clubs throughout the trade period.

The Cats’ move marks one of the most ambitious recruitment efforts seen in recent AFL history, with the combined contract figure reflecting both players’ elite status and market demand.

Geelong has been managing a flurry of fitness concerns in recent weeks. Star forward Tyson Stengle was granted personal leave and remains in an uncertain timeline for return to full‑time training, a situation the club says it is supporting with priority on player welfare. �

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While the official injury list remains guarded, the Cats’ strategic acquisition of depth in key areas is widely interpreted as a pre‑emptive response to potential shortfalls — particularly in defence and midfield — as the AFL season approaches.

Club leadership expressed optimism that the new recruits, once fully integrated, will not only fill immediate needs but also elevate Geelong’s list strength for years to come. Supporters and pundits alike have hailed the move as a statement of intent from a club determined to return to the top echelon of the competition.

Full details on the players involved and contract structures are expected to be released later this week — stay tuned for live updates as the story develops.