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Chris Scott signs mammoth new Geelong deal
SEN • December 19th, 2025 9:16 am
An early Christmas present for Geelong Cats fans with confirmation coach Chris Scott has signed a contract extension and will remain with the club through to the end of 2029.
The 49-year-old has guided the Cats to two flags and four Grand Finals across his 15 years in charge.
Cats president Grant McCabe confirmed the news after the club’s AGM on Thursday night.
“He’s been a real stalwart of the game and one of the best in the business,” McCabe said.
“We have secured his services until the end of 2029, which we’re extremely pleased about.”
McCabe also acknowledged the off field issues the Cats had endured through 2025, including numerous incidents with Bailey Smith and a $77,500 fine from the AFL over a third party audit.
He insists 2026 will bring better fortune and news.
He insists 2026 will bring better fortune and news.
“I want to acknowledge the considerable positives during the year have come despite some significant challenges behind the scenes,” McCabe continued.
“I’m really proud with how our club has worked through these issues and stayed focused on the job across the administration, the football department and our playing groups.
“Our club is in the enviable position of enjoying of what most people would regard as a period of sustained success.
“As somebody said to me recently, you’ve been on Broadway for 20 years, and we’re all proud of that.
“We enter 2026 committed and able to provide our athletes with the best possible environments and resources to succeed, now and into the future.”
