Geelong announce new deal for star defender
“I am humbled and grateful to the Geelong Football Club for the opportunity to pull on the Hoops week in, week out.”
Geelong vice-captain Tom Stewart has added an extra three years to his deal at Kardinia Park, with the Cats defender now bound until the end of 2027.
With his contract about to expire next year, the five-time All-Australian has recommitted to Geelong before to the start of 2024 to see his stay with Geelong exceed 11 seasons.
Stewart first joined the Cats as a mature-aged recruit out of the club’s VFL program following an outstanding run with local club South Barwon.
He would go on to earn his debut All-Australian honours in his second season with the Cats and would claim his first of two best and fairest championships in 2021.
The Geelong premiership defender said he was thankful to the team and looked forward to the future.
“I am humbled and grateful to the Geelong Football Club for the opportunity to pull on the Hoops week in, week out,” Stewart said.
“Ever since I walked into the Club, everyone has been so supportive of me, and I can’t thank the playing group, coaching staff and wider organisation enough for all the time and effort they have not just put into my journey, but to everyone lucky enough to pull on the Hoops.
“The future at the Cats is so bright and to be able to be on that journey with so many exciting young players and experienced heads is something I am really looking forward to and we all can’t wait to crack into 2024 and continue to give our all for this footy club.”
Stewart’s re-signing is the first of potentially many for Geelong to secure over the coming 12 months, with the club having a huge list of 2024 off-contract players.
The likes of Patrick Dangerfield, Mitch Duncan, Jack Henry, Jed Bews, Zach Guthrie, Tom Hawkins, Max Holmes, Brandan Parfitt and Tyson Stengle are all poised to enter contract years next season.
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