In an official address released through club president Grant McCabe, the Geelong Cats Board sent a clear and united message to head coach Chris Scott, players, members, and fans, praising the clubโs direction and reaffirming its commitment to sustained success both on and off the field.
The atmosphere quickly shifted from anticipation to celebration when Chris Scott stepped forward with a major announcement that sent shockwaves through the Cats faithful.
Geelong head coach Chris Scott officially confirmed Max Holmes as the clubโs new leader, naming the dynamic midfielder as the new captain of the Geelong Cats.
Scott described Holmes as โthe embodiment of modern Geelong football,โ highlighting his relentless work rate, elite professionalism, and ability to inspire teammates through action rather than words. The coach emphasized that Holmesโ rise reflects years of internal leadership growth and trust from within the playing group.
โMax represents where this club is heading,โ Scott said. โHe plays with courage, intensity, and selflessness. He understands the standards of this football club and lives them every day.โ
Holmes, visibly emotional, thanked the board, coaching staff, teammates, and fans for their belief, promising to lead with humility and hunger.
โI grew up watching this club and understanding what it stands for,โ Holmes said. โTo be trusted with this responsibility is something Iโll never take lightly.โ
Fans inside and outside the stadium reacted with overwhelming positivity, with chants and applause echoing through GMHBA as the announcement spread rapidly across social media.
The Geelong Cats now look ahead to the new chapter under Max Holmesโ leadership, with renewed confidence that the clubโs proud culture remains firmly in safe hands.
More details are expected to follow as Geelong prepare for the next phase of their AFL campaign. ๐ฑ๐๐ค
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