Geelong has locked away its most important out-of-contract player, with Shaun Mannagh putting pen to paper on a contract extension.
The 28-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year contract extension, keeping him at GMHBA Stadium until the end of the 2029 season.
Drafted as a 26-year-old in the 2023 National Draft after starring with VFL club Werribee, including kicking six goals in its grand final loss that year, Mannagh has played 37 games and kicked 50 goals since making his debut in Round 1, 2024.
He was named the AFL Coaches’ Association’s Best Young Player last year.
“Shaun has quickly become an important part of our Club on and off the field, and we’re thrilled to see him commit for another three years,” Cats football boss Andrew Mackie said.
“We know the energy, enthusiasm and maturity Shaun brings will continue to benefit the team, support our emerging players, and complement our senior group.”
HOW WILL CATS RETURN FROM BYE?
Mannagh’s signature leaves 18 Cats without a contract for 2027.
That includes captain Patrick Dangerfield and fellow premiership veterans Mark Blicavs, Mark O’Connor, Rhys Stanley, Jake Kolodjashnij and Jed Bews.
Experienced arrivals from other clubs, Jack Bowes and Jack Martin, are also chasing new deals.
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CATS WITHOUT CONTRACTS
- Jed Bews
- Mark Blicavs
- Jack Bowes
- Cillian Burke
- Jhye Clark
- Patrick Dangerfield
- Nick Driscoll*
- Lenny Hofmann
- Jake Kolodjashnij
- Jack Martin
- Keighton Matofai-Forbes*
- Jacob Molier
- Mark O’Connor
- Joe Pike
- Jay Polkinghorne
- Rhys Stanley
- George Stevens*
- Oli Wiltshire
