Geelong aims for 2027 signings after missing on Zak Butters

Geelong is actively pursuing several key players ahead of the 2027 season, following their unsuccessful attempt to trade for Zak Butters. Cats football manager Andrew Mackie confirmed interest in out-of-contract players Matt Rowell and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, emphasizing the club's proactive approach to player recruitment. Geelong has secured free agent Toby Greene and is reportedly negotiating with Jordan Ridley and Rowan Marshall during the current player movement window. Mackie described the Cats as pragmatic regarding the Butters situation, stating that negotiations were reasonable from their end. He expressed optimism about possibly acquiring Ridley, who has faced injury challenges in recent years.

• 11:55 PMAFL — Cats already big-name hunting ahead of 2027 after Butters miss