List Mgmt. Blicavs re-signs through to 2026

[cats_09]

The ultimate utility Having featured in 94% of games since his debut, Blitz will pull on the Hoops until at least the end of 2026

 

[cats_09]

300 games incoming

 

[jim boy]

300 games incoming

Could be around 320 games now if he had followed the standard youth pathway

 

[cats_09]

This is just a crazy stat - renowned as one of the most reliable and versatile players of the modern era, Blicavs' durability stands out and since his debut has only missed 17 games, remarkably featuring in 94% of Cats games.

So across 13 seasons to date, he's missed less than 1 full season of games, that's crazy durability especially for a guy who plays the roles he does

Blicavs signs on for 2026

Mark Blicavs has extended his time at Geelong until at least the end of 2026, with the star utility signing a one year contract extension

www.geelongcats.com.au

 

[Romeoh1]

Love blix.

 

[catempire]

RIP in peace Seeds

 

[STPer18]

He's gonna retire having ticked off just about everything possible for a player in his position. 300+ games, premiership, AA, BnFs.

 

[Seeds]

RIP in peace Seeds

I dont mind it. Think he is playing the best football of his career in the last two years. I even gave him votes a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Catsace]

Have to say, he's Geelong's Swiss Army knife. Always a great athlete, he's also very strong, very durable and has been vital for us in the period he's been at the club with our issues in the ruck. Great back-up to Rhys, and if anything his footy has almost got better every season. No real surprise that the only period he has missed which was late in the 2023 season, we fell away losing 5 of our last 6 games to peter out of contention that year. Maybe his late start to footy has kept his body a little fresher for later in his career. I'm sure most Cats fans are very pleased he's signed on for another year. And of course at his age, year by year is really all we can plan for. A brilliant clubman too!!

 

[thegerman]

As absolute weapon. The way he can shift to virtually any position and provide quality is an incredible thing. A natural athlete with exceptional stamina to near Olympic standards; probably one of the best rookie selections in AFL history.

He’ll go on for another year after this surely, but structurally best to do 1 yr options from here on.

 

[Moggy]

Amazing effort. I still remember Hawks fans laughing at him in the early days, now he is a highly respected, soon 300 game, flag winning, mr-fix-it who shows great courage and leadership on and off the field, often reminding and directing his teammates in the game plan. Absolute legend!

 

[cats_09]

 

[cats_09]

We know he's still got 16 games until he reaches 300 AFL matches - what will hopefully be an early 2026 milestone

But this weekend he reaches a league milestone - congrats to Blicavs on attaining AFL Life Membership

This is a damn fair effort for a guy who didn't make his senior debut until 5 days AFTER his 22nd birthday (we'll have as much more in depth write-up come the appropriate round next season)

 

[OzeSparky]

We know he's still got 16 games until he reaches 300 AFL matches - what will hopefully be an early 2026 milestone

But this weekend he reaches a league milestone - congrats to Blicavs on attaining AFL Life Membership

This is a damn fair effort for a guy who didn't make his senior debut until 5 days AFTER his 22nd birthday (we'll have as much more in depth write-up come the appropriate round next season)

Was Blicavs a steeplechaser?

 

[cats_09]

Was Blicavs a steeplechaser?

Apparently he was also an Olympic hopeful

 

[OzeSparky]

Apparently he was also an Olympic hopeful

Why didn't they tell us?

 

[fpm84]

Why didn't they tell us?

Next they'll be telling me Scott Pendlebury used to play basketball!

 

[OzeSparky]

Next they'll be telling me Scott Pendlebury used to play basketball!

He what? Surely not.

 

[cats_09]

Just wait until they start mentioning that Rhys Stanley

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Rhys Stanley

Age

35

Ht

200cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.4

4star

CL

3.4

5star

HO

27.6

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.5

3star

CL

5.0

5star

HO

21.5

5star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

6.4

4star

CL

3.0

5star

HO

33.0

5star

lives on a farm

 

[cats_09]

Not bad for a steeple chaser




But in all seriousness, can anyone else envisage him signing 1yr deals for the next few years and becoming our games record holder

 

[cats_09]

 

[Seeds]

Next year will be his last. Time comes quickly. Hawkins was all australian captain in his second last season and was done as a player half way through his next season.

Blicavs is one of those rare players whose best form was in the last third of his career.

 

[thegerman]

Absolute unicorn. He’s changed his game so much from the early days. Always learning, developing and doing his best every week.

He’s not slowing down, where I think he can go on at least till end of 27.

 

[cats_09]

Absolute unicorn. He’s changed his game so much from the early days. Always learning, developing and doing his best every week.

He’s not slowing down, where I think he can go on at least till end of 27.

He comes across as one who is happy to sign single year deals at this stage of his career; next year may be his last but like you I can see him playing on beyond 2026

 

[Kitcat]

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Blics will take that impressive record.