List Mgmt. Max Holmes, Mark O’Connor, Ollie Dempsey, Shannon Neale, and Toby Conway have all inked new deals to extend their time at Kardinia Park.

[standupand]

Has shown some good signs , skilful big man with fantastic ruck craft.
Could be special once he builds a tank , like him a lot so far

Scott mentioned the reason they have such faith in Conway is his physical attributes - he could pretty much match it with seasoned rucks from the get go - and his intelligence / willingness to learn.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

That is a strong statement from Neale.

Its PR that his manager would have advised him on..its nice to hear but ultimately doesnt mean a lot in the scheme of things. That said hope he stays a long time.

 

[Kitcat]

Its PR that his manager would have advised him on..its nice to hear but ultimately doesnt mean a lot in the scheme of things. That said hope he stays a long time.

Yes, but to say as long as those guys are here I will be here goes further than the usual bland comment.

 

[Footy Smarts]

I wouldn't be surprised if next year we do some different things early in the season to give opportunity to guys like Neale, Conway and Sav. Try Cameron more up field or give Stanley an extended break early in the year. Just small changes to give the young guys a chance.

 

[CHAWKTS]

One thing that just struck me (a week too late?). Missed it as was focussed on the positive news…

But Frank wasn’t signed as one of the young guns? Nor Simpson? Nor Stevens?

I think Stephens already signed up for next year?

Are those 3 other “young guns” all at risk? Maybe the delist and then choose to rookie a couple of them?

Still time I suppose to sign them up before end of year but just struck me that those three (in particular Frank and Stevens) could easily have fit into the same ”young guns” story line… but didnt. Maybe means something? Maybe not

 

[catempire]

One thing that just struck me (a week too late?). Missed it as was focussed on the positive news…

But Frank wasn’t signed as one of the young guns? Nor Simpson? Nor Stevens?

I think Stephens already signed up for next year?

Are those 3 other “young guns” all at risk? Maybe the delist and then choose to rookie a couple of them?

Still time I suppose to sign them up before end of year but just struck me that those three (in particular Frank and Stevens) could easily have fit into the same ”young guns” story line… but didnt. Maybe means something? Maybe not

When you run the numbers on list spots you find that those three are in danger of being cut.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

One thing that just struck me (a week too late?). Missed it as was focussed on the positive news…

But Frank wasn’t signed as one of the young guns? Nor Simpson? Nor Stevens?

I think Stephens already signed up for next year?

Are those 3 other “young guns” all at risk? Maybe the delist and then choose to rookie a couple of them?

Still time I suppose to sign them up before end of year but just struck me that those three (in particular Frank and Stevens) could easily have fit into the same ”young guns” story line… but didnt. Maybe means something? Maybe not

Because we are very tight for list spots and have to elevate atkins and close guys like frank probably wont be offered contracts til after the trade period (as if we trade in guys and dont have retirements the numbers dictate that guys like frank will either have to go to the rookie list or get delisted altogether). Neale is a different case as apart from his ceiling being so much higher we have to prioritise talls from a list mgt perspective.

 

[Boxhead_31]

In some news to put a big old smile on dazbroncos face

Geelong has locked away promising big man Shannon Neale to a new multi-year deal in the latest contract boost for the Cats.
Neale, 20, has been out injured with an ankle problem but showed exciting signs over summer and late last year as a 203cm goal kicker.
Moneyball can reveal Geelong list boss Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie

Age

39

Ht

193cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

6.6

4star

M

5.7

5star

T

2.1

4star

MG

346.7

5star

No current season stats available

D

9.0

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

2.8

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.2

4star

, who signed up young star Sam De Koning and Tyson Stengle

18

Tyson Stengle

Age

25

Ht

175cm

Wt

71kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.3

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

3.5

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

10.3

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.3

1star

T

2.0

3star

G

0.5

4star

D

8.8

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.6

4star

G

1.6

5star

early in the year, has tied-up Neale until at least the end of 2025.

https://archive.md/opaql#selection-727.0-741.179

 

[catempire]

Fantastic!

Toot toot!

 

[foxdog50]

dazbroncos get the lube out....

 

[foxdog50]

Neale seems such a great young man... anyone
Seen this interview on him pre getting drafted...

 

[Sticksman]

Neale seems such a great young man... anyone
Seen this interview on him pre getting drafted...

Very impressive young man.

 

[goyoucatters]

Very impressive young man.

Absolutely. And despite all the speculation about how keen he would/should be to depart, he continues to show every sign of wanting to stay at what is a very impressive football club.

#stayclassygeelong

 

[dazbroncos]

Ill need a moment.

Randy Marsh gif

"Honey... get the good scotch"

GO Catters

 

[Strange Cat]

Ill need a moment.

Randy Marsh gif

"Honey... get the good scotch"

GO Catters

Gonna make it a good week for you now

 

[Drunkcat]

This is a bit sad as i thought MAX signed for longer so bumping this sucks

 

[Willo_]

Be good for the needless worry to end now, we have a very very good record of keeping players from interstate... and the panic far far outweighs the actual chances of someone leaving. TK was an exceptional circumstance given his family issues and shouldn't be used as a measuring stick for it. I can't really remember many others wanting out. Clark who wasn't getting a game anyway the other and then??



For Neale is also good to ease pressure that he has to perform now as well, can sort his rehab and build with the view clearly that Hawk is very near the end and he will get his chance

 

[cats_09]

But but but WA....

 

[Strange Cat]

But but but WA....

Worked out well for Mitch Duncan

 

[Boxhead_31]

Just something to keep in mind, with Neale re-signing we should appreciate every game Tommy plays here on out this year because this could very well be his last.

 

[foxdog50]

No official statement from the Club yet on Neale

 

[Boxhead_31]

No official statement from the Club yet on Neale

Will probably do one for both when they get the Gryan deal done

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Just something to keep in mind, with Neale re-signing we should appreciate every game Tommy plays here on out this year because this could very well be his last.

I am not ready

 

[LifeSpan-Void]

But but but WA....

The untimely ankle injury put that to bed for now, no games = no opportunity to showcase himself.

I will appendix that by saying I have no doubt Neale himself would prefer to stay, but that managers often encourage such strategic decisions when they get a sniff of coin.