{"id":963103,"date":"2026-11-13T14:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/963103\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T14:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:50:22","slug":"afl-2027-toby-greene-opens-up-on-geelong-move-jeremy-cameron-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/963103\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL 2027: Toby Greene opens up on Geelong move, Jeremy Cameron reunion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toby Greene is like a kid at Christmas heading into his first pre-season at Geelong.<\/p>\n

The reality of his return to Victoria officially set in this week after the 33-year-old and his family packed up their lives in Sydney and moved to the Surf Coast.<\/p>\n

When he arrives at the Cats for his first official training session later this month \u2014 after signing a three-year deal to end a 15-year stint as a GWS Giant \u2014 it will be like starting all over again.<\/p>\n

Greene has already caught up with some of his new teammates and coaching staff for informal sessions as he adjusts to his new surroundings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of excitement and I\u2019m sure there will be some nerves on day one, but I\u2019ll be like a sponge for the first pre-season in a new environment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s (Chris Scott) a gun coach and I had him briefly during Origin, and on Wednesday I met all of the assistants as well and there\u2019s quite an amazing group.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to meeting all of the guys and learning new things.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the fresh start is exciting for Greene, the opportunity to play alongside best mate Jeremy Cameron again was a major drawcard in his move south.<\/p>\n

The former Giants skipper said he is hopeful the dual Coleman Medallist can get back to his best after his 2026 season was interrupted by injury.<\/p>\n

Cats fans will also be hoping the pair can form a dynamic duo, with Cameron on track to play his 300th AFL game in Round 1 against Sydney next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we\u2019ve always worked really well together and bounced off each other really well \u2014 we know how each other plays,\u201d Greene said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a lot of fun away from footy as well and our families get along really well with each other, so it will be good fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two families recently holidayed together and, since moving into their new home, Greene and his daughter have already headed out to Cameron\u2019s farm.<\/p>\n

Greene also hopes to get out on the water with his great mate, something that might catch the ear of skipper Patrick Dangerfield, who loves his fishing away from footy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love the ocean traditionally, I\u2019m into my spearfishing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to getting back into that with Jez \u2014 we should be starting soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greene\u2019s arrival via free agency was the start of another impressive off-season for the Cats.<\/p>\n

He was one of three recruits added alongside former Essendon defender Jordan Ridley, who sought a fresh challenge as he looks to put his injury woes behind him.<\/p>\n

Ruckman Rowan Marshall also got his move from St Kilda, 12 months after initially requesting a trade.<\/p>\n

For Greene, several factors attracted him to the blue and white hoops.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a really highly renowned football club,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey run a great program and have been highly successful for a long time, that\u2019s obviously attractive.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a great lifestyle opportunity, living down the coast, being around friends and family and having a close relationship with Jez as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greene\u2019s move to Geelong isn\u2019t just about footy either, as he looks to connect with the local community.<\/p>\n

Later this month, he is bringing his 5th Quarter Camps to the region, hosting sessions at Deakin University\u2019s Waurn Ponds campus on Saturday, November 28, and Torquay\u2019s McCartney Oval on Sunday, November 29. Both sessions will run between 1pm and 3.30pm.<\/p>\n

Aimed at kids aged between five and 13, the program focuses on fundamental skills. Greene will also be joined by another AFL star with their identity to be confirmed shortly.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a great experience for me, being able to teach the things I do every day in my training, whether it\u2019s the little skills or exercises,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI try and make it as fun as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can sign up for the camps at https:\/\/5thquartercamps.com.au\/<\/p>\n

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