Two-time Neville Whitley medallist Matt James will return to Corio for the 2027 season.
The 32-year-old midfielder, who won his second Whitley with the Devils in 2024, spent last year with Tatyoon in the Mininera and District League.
James, who has also played in the GDFNL with Bell Post Hill, where he won his first Whitley Medal in 2018, and Bannockburn, spent two years at Corio.
He will return to the Devils as a two-pointer under the player points system.
“Having someone of his calibre return is fantastic for the club, not only for his playing ability but equally important will be the knowledge and experience he brings with him,” Corio said in a Facebook post.
“Similar to what Anthony Grace will do for our forward group, James will play an important role in mentoring a young but emerging midfield group.”
Meanwhile, East Geelong has had a busy weekend of signing announcements.
After unveiling Belmont Lions pair Bradley Michell and Braeden Eddy on Friday, the Eagles then confirmed the signings of Reardon McIvor, Tom Grant and Lachie Campbell.
McIvor joins the reigning premier from Kyabram and District club Girgarre, where we won the best-and-fairest and was named in the league team of the year from just ten senior appearances
He previously played for Mount Pleasant in the Heathcote and District League, where he featured in their 2023 premiership.
Grant and Campbell arrive at Richmond Crescent from Central Highlands club Daylesford.
Grant played in Daylesford’s senior premiership team, coached by former Geelong player Josh Cowan.
Campbell, a talented local cricketer who made a century for Leopold’s 2nd XI last month, captained Daylesford’s reserves to a finals appearance.
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