{"id":410688,"date":"2026-01-13T19:54:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/410688\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T19:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:54:27","slug":"geelongs-tyson-stengle-granted-additional-leave-afl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/410688\/","title":{"rendered":"Geelong’s Tyson Stengle “granted additional leave” – AFL News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Geelong gun forward Tyson Stengle<\/a> has taken a leave of absence from the club and pre-season training, with no timeline confirmed for his return.<\/p>\n

The Cats are hopeful that he’ll be back in the “short term”.<\/p>\n

“Tyson’s welfare is our priority and, with the support of the Club, he’ll be given the time he needs before returning to training,” Geelong GM of Football Andrew Mackie<\/a> said.
This puts the forward in doubt for the club’s Opening Round clash against Gold Coast on March 6 at People First Stadium.<\/p>\n

Stengle played 24 games in 2025, including the grand final loss to Brisbane.
Since joining Geelong, the 27-year-old has revived his career after stints at Richmond and Adelaide, to become an All-Australian and an elite small forward.<\/p>\n

Stengle’s incredible form resulted in a five-year extension in 2024, knocking back strong rival interest from St Kilda to remain at Kardinia Park.<\/p>\n


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