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PERTH, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 15: Jesse Motlop and Tyson Stengle of the All Stars celebrate a goal during the 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars Match between the Indigenous All Stars and Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 15: Tyson Stengle of the Indigenous All Stars celebrates a goal during the 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars match between the Indigenous All Stars and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 15: Lawson Humphries of the Indigenous All Stars in action during the 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars match between the Indigenous All Stars and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 19: Patrick Dangerfield and Oliver Henry of the Cats are seen during the 2025 Geelong Cats Official Team Photo Day at GMHBA Stadium on February 19, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 19: Mitch Duncan, Jeremy Cameron and Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats are seen during the 2025 Geelong Cats Official Team Photo Day at GMHBA Stadium on February 19, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 19: The Geelong Cats pose for a photo during the 2025 Geelong Cats Official Team Photo Day at GMHBA Stadium on February 19, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 19: Shannon Neale of the Cats poses during the 2025 Geelong Cats Official Team Photo Day at GMHBA Stadium on February 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos)

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 25: Sam De Koning of the Cats attempts a spectacular mark during the 2025 AFL AAMI Community Series match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on February 25, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 15: Jimmy Bartel presents Bailey Smith of the Cats with his jumper during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 15: Oliver Dempsey of the Cats kicks a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 15: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 15: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 22: Patrick Dangerfield (left) and Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats chat during the 2025 AFL Round 02 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Geelong Cats at Marvel Stadium on March 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 22: Connor O’Sullivan of the Cats takes a high mark over teammate Zach Guthrie during the 2025 AFL Round 02 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Geelong Cats at Marvel Stadium on March 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 29: Geelong Cats head coach Chris Scott and his coaching staff are seen ahead of the round three AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats at The Gabba, on March 29, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 31: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats, Ford Australia CEO, Andrew Birkic, Meghan McDonald of the Cats and Geelong CEO, Steve Hocking pose with Ford cars during a Geelong Football Club and Ford Australia joint media opportunity to commemorate 100 years of partnership at the Ford Research & Development Center on March 31, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 04: Bailey Smith of the Cats warms up during the 2025 AFL Round 04 match between the Geelong Cats and the Melbourne Demons at GMHBA Stadium on April 4, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 04: Oliver Henry of the Cats kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 04 match between the Geelong Cats and the Melbourne Demons at GMHBA Stadium on April 4, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 04: Oliver Dempsey of the Cats attempts a spectacular mark over Kade Chandler of the Demons during the 2025 AFL Round 04 match between the Geelong Cats and the Melbourne Demons at GMHBA Stadium on April 4, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 04: Shannon Neale of the Cats looks on at shot on goal during the 2025 AFL Round 04 match between the Geelong Cats and the Melbourne Demons at GMHBA Stadium on April 4, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 10: Brad Close of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 05 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on April 10, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 10: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats celebrates a goal during the round five AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval, on April 10, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 10: Shannon Neale of the Cats, Cats fans Nate and Jeremy Cameron of the Cats celebrate during the 2025 AFL Round 05 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on April 10, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 21: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats lead the team out during the 2025 AFL Round 06 match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 21: Mick Fanning and son Xander are greeted by Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats during the 2025 AFL Round 06 match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 21: Bailey Smith of the Cats signals to the crowd during the round six AFL match between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 21, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 21: Oliver Dempsey of the Cats takes a selfie with fans during the 2025 AFL Round 06 match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 21: Oliver Dempsey (left) and Sam De Koning of the Cats celebrate during the 2025 AFL Round 06 match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 25: (L-R) Tyson Stengle of the Cats, Lawson Humphries of the Cats, artist Meeza Humphries and Jack Martin of the Cats pose for a photograph during the Geelong Sir Doug Nicholls Guernsey shoot on April 25, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 27: Debutant, Oliver Wiltshire of the Cats poses with family during the 2025 AFL Round 07 match between the Carlton Blues and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 27: Shannon Neale of the Cats attempts a high mark over Nick Haynes of the Blues during the 2025 AFL Round 07 match between the Carlton Blues and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 27: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats in action during the 2025 AFL Round 07 match between the Carlton Blues and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 03: Oliver Dempsey of the Cats marks over Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies during the round eight AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 03, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 03: Oliver Henry of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 08 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 3, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – MAY 11: Shaun Mannagh of the Cats and Tom Green of the Giants exchange words during the round nine AFL match between Geelong Cats and GWS Giants at GMHBA Stadium, on May 11, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 17: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 10 match between Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide Power) and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on May 17, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos)

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 17: Lawson Humphries of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 10 match between Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide Power) and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on May 17, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – MAY 22: Mitch Duncan of the Cats is seen with children Scarlet, Ollie and Archie ahead of his 300th match during the 2025 AFL Round 11 match between the Geelong Cats and the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium on May 22, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – MAY 22: Max Holmes of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 11 match between the Geelong Cats and the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium on May 22, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – MAY 22: Shannon Neale of the Cats celebrates a goal during the round 11 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, on May 22, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – MAY 22: Mitch Duncan of the Cats is chaired from the field after his 300th match by teammates Mark Blicavs (left) and Jeremy Cameron (right) as children Archie, Ollie and Scarlet look on during the 2025 AFL Round 11 match between the Geelong Cats and the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium on May 22, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 01: Tom Stewart of the Cats address the team during the 2025 AFL Round 12 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on June 1, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 07: Jack Martin of the Cats poses with wife Britt and daughter Rosie during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the Geelong Cats and the Gold Coast Suns at GMHBA Stadium on June 7, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 07: Tyson Stengle of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the Geelong Cats and the Gold Coast Suns at GMHBA Stadium on June 7, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 19: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is seen with his children Winifred and Felicity and Cats coach Chris Scott during a Geelong Cats AFL media opportunity at GMHBA Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is seen before his 350th match during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 20: Rhys Stanley of the Cats and Darcy Fort of the Lions compete in a ruck contest during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – JULY 05: George Stevens of the Cats is presented his jumper for his debut during the 2025 AFL Round 17 match between the Geelong Cats and the Richmond Tigers at GMHBA Stadium on July 5, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – JULY 05: Shannon Neale of the Cats celebrates a goal during the round 17 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Richmond Tigers at GMHBA Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – JULY 05: Brad Close of the Cats kicks the ball during the round 17 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Richmond Tigers at GMHBA Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – JULY 05: George Stevens of the Cats celebrates his first goal during the 2025 AFL Round 17 match between the Geelong Cats and the Richmond Tigers at GMHBA Stadium on July 5, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – JULY 20: Mark Blicavs of the Cats during the round 19 AFL match between Geelong Cats and St Kilda Saints at GMHBA Stadium on July 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JULY 26: Max Holmes, Shannon Neale, Lawson Humphries of the Cats warming up during the 2025 AFL Round 20 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Geelong Cats at Marvel Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JULY 26: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats celebrates after scoring his eighth goal during the round 20 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Geelong Cats at Marvel Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JULY 26: Brad Close of the Cats attempts a shot on goal during the round 20 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Geelong Cats at Marvel Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 03: Oliver Dempsey of the Cats kicks the ball during the round 21 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide Power at GMHBA Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 03: Connor O’Sullivan of the Cats marks the ball during the round 21 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide Power at GMHBA Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 03: Jack Henry of the Cats during the round 21 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide Power at GMHBA Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 08: Shaun Mannagh of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 08: Gryan Miers of the Cats celebrates his 150th match during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 17: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats runs through the team banner with team mates during the round 23 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 17, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 17: Max Holmes of the Cats kicks for goal during the round 23 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 17, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 17: Tyson Stengle of the Cats kicks at goal during the round 23 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 17, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 28: Shaun Mannagh of the Cats is awarded the AFL Coaches’ Association Best Young Player by Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats during the 2025 AFL Awards at Centrepiece on August 28, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 28: Bailey Smith and Jeremy Cameron of the Cats pose after being named in the AFL All-Australian Team during the 2025 AFL Awards at Centrepiece on August 28, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats leads his team out onto the field during the AFL Qualifying Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Jack Martin of the Cats kicks the ball during the AFL Second Qualifying Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Oisin Mullin of the Cats celebrates a goal with teammates during the AFL Second Qualifying Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Tom Stewart of the Cats celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Qualifying Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Tom Stewart of the Cats is congratulated by team mates after kicking a goal during the AFL Qualifying Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Oliver Dempsey of the Cats kicks a goal during the AFL Qualifying Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Jack Henry of the Cats marks during the AFL Qualifying Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Shannon Neale of the Cats celebrates a goal during the AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats celebrates a goal during the AFL Preliminary Final match between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Shaun Mannagh of the Cats kicks a goal during the AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Tyson Stengle of the Cats celebrates a goal during the AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Bailey Smith of the Cats celebrates a goal during the AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats (left) and Bailey Smith of the Cats celebrate during the AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is seen during pre-parade press conference ahead of the 2025 Grand Final Parade on September 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Shaun Mannagh with daughter Marni and Max Holmes of the Cats are seen during the 2025 Grand Final Parade on September 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Rhys Stanley with children Jagger, Sloane, Hudson and Jed Bews of the Cats are seen during the 2025 Grand Final Parade on September 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Shaun Mannagh of the Cats walks onto the field during the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Retiring players Mitch Duncan of the Cats and Lachie Hunter of the Bulldogs participate in the Toyota Grand Final Motorcade during the AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Jack Bowes, Rhys Stanley and Bailey Smith of the Cats take to the field during the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats and Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats look on during the national anthem during the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Oisin Mullin of the Cats celebrates a goal during the AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Shannon Neale of the Cats celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats tackles Jaspa Fletcher of the Lions during the AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Photos)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Max Holmes of the Cats celebrates a goal during the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos)