Rumour GFC 2025 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt 1

[Hamingja]

Personally I think Rowell would suit our midfield mix more than Butters. The question is can he be pried away if Gold Coast have a decent year (which they really should, even though so far you can never trust them).

I think Butters is a better player but similar to Holmes / Smith as far a CP / UCP goes. Rowell is really the guy that ticks the CP box that we need.

 

[BennyGan]

Lawson is contracted to end of 26.. so yes extend him but the need is lower on him

GO Catters

Senior - Player contract status list

Following in from a thread on the main board I copied this from fanfooty and not sure how accurate it is UPDATED Mar13 2025 - List finalised and numbers allocated. Contract status expiry by year 2025 1. Rhys Stanley 2025 Rhys Stanley Article Link 6. Toby Conway 2025: Toby Conway Article Link...

www.bigfooty.com

just want him locked up so the WA teams and Tassie can't have him

 

[MacStradbroke]

I think Butters is a better player but similar to Holmes / Smith as far a CP / UCP goes. Rowell is really the guy that ticks the CP box that we need.

Butters is absolutely ferocious in his attack on the footy and player, in similar fashion to a former captain of ours. He has no respect for his own well-being, which is a concern also . May have similar inside outside numbers but I see them as very different players.

 

[dont stop me meow]

I watched this and was just about to ask if Xander McGuire was Eddie's son and then saw his big dumb block head which answered my question toot sweet

 

[Gazza Greatness]

Personally I think Rowell would suit our midfield mix more than Butters. The question is can he be pried away if Gold Coast have a decent year (which they really should, even though so far you can never trust them).

Mr Meow.... I'm sure that's the bottom line with Matty Rowell, whether Gold Coast can finally get their act together. If they do, then it's hard to see him going but if they don't, then it's hard to see him staying and there's no doubt that the Geelong midfield and the Geelong Football Club per se is his best relocation point with a great result for both parties. We're young, we're bold, we have spare blocks of land 'up for give-away', we're highly successful and we'd love for Matty Rowell to jump on board and make us a possible power-house all over again, like in days yonder!.... and oh yeah, GO CATS !!!

 

[Interdimensional Bigfoot]

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Ummm I guess it’s a decent picture, may as well leave it up I guess?

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He really is Lings and Rohans baby.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

I think Butters is a better player but similar to Holmes / Smith as far a CP / UCP goes. Rowell is really the guy that ticks the CP box that we need.

Rowell is less versatile than butters but I agree suits our specific needs better. Both are guns though.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

I reckon he's more damaging than that but it's a pretty recent thing. I think his trade cost would be pretty huge though. Not worth it.

Worpel? He's a free agent no trade.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Worpel? He's a free agent no trade.

Restricted though right? There would be a trade

 

[D BRIDGE]

Restricted though right? There would be a trade

Worp could be the type we could get as a FA without bid matching.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Worp could be the type we could get as a FA without bid matching.

I'd think that's a bit borderline. If I was them, and the pick is around 20 after academies, then I'm matching

 

[D BRIDGE]

I'd think that's a bit borderline. If I was them, and the pick is around 20 after academies, then I'm matching

We will never catch a FA break then.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

We will never catch a FA break then.

You just have to poach from bottom teams, which we don't seem to do much

 

[FootyLad0]

Rowell is less versatile than butters but I agree suits our specific needs better. Both are guns though.

I like Butters but i'd take Rowell if i had the choice.
Rowell runs both ways, can tag if required and can fill our contested beast requirement that we lose when Danger goes.

 

[Strange Cat]

I’ll take Rowell we need a big body in the middle to replace Danger , I love both but that’s not going to happen

I wonder if we can get JUH and Rowell/butters?

 

[STPer18]

Conway Commits: Cats secure young ruckman for another two years

Emerging ruckman, Toby Conway has signed on with the club until at least the end of 2027

www.geelongcats.com.au

Talented ruck Toby Conway has locked away his future at the Cats, securing a two-year deal to keep him in the Hoops until at least the end of 2027.

 

[Cataholic]

Conway Commits: Cats secure young ruckman for another two years

Emerging ruckman, Toby Conway has signed on with the club until at least the end of 2027

www.geelongcats.com.au

Talented ruck Toby Conway has locked away his future at the Cats, securing a two-year deal to keep him in the Hoops until at least the end of 2027.

This the hoop?

 

[dazbroncos]

Mackie and Co really taking a good bite outta the unsigned list so far...

with SDK rumoured to be soon too.... its been a good few months.

And when you figure
Stanley
Duncan
Bews
Guthrie

will all go
there is 4 more off the list to re-sign...

leaves the following still to sign.....

7. Shaun Mannagh 2025: Shaun Mannagh Article Link
10. Mitch Knevitt 2025: Mitch Knevitt Article Link
11 Mitch Edwards 2025: Mitch Edwards Article Link
14. Connor O'Sullivan 2025: Connor O'Sullivan Article Link
15. George Stevens 2025: George Stevens Article Link
16. Sam DeKoning 2025: Sam DeKoning Article Link (moments away)
21. Oliver Wiltshire 2025: Oliver Wiltshire Article Link
25 Xavier Ivisic 2025 Xavier Ivisic Article Link
27. Patrick Retchsko 2025 Patrick Restchsko Article Link
28. Oliie Dempsey 2025 Ollie Dempsey Article Link
30. Tom Atkins 2025-Tom Atkins Artilce Link
34. Oisin Mullen 2025 Oisin Mullin Article Link
37. Joe Pike 2025 Joe Pike Article Link
40. Ted Clohesy 2025 Ted Clohesy Article Link


much better looking TDL....

Go Catters

 

[FootyLad0]

Mackie and Co really taking a good bite outta the unsigned list so far...

Of that list...here's what my uninformed opinion thinks!

PLAYER	THOUGHTS	DECISION (Stay, Go, 50/50)
Mannagh	Cats played him straight away, he'll repay the faith. Only danger is oppo clubs offering him the World in cash AND a role in their forward line. Teams desperate for gun small forward eg. Doggies, Freo, North	50/50 (depending on offers)
Knevitt	Starting to play now, eventually re-signs	Stay
Edwards	Cats have big plans, gotta lock him up before Freo and Eagles come hunting to bring their boy back	Stay
O'Sullivan	My boy! Cats know how versatile the gazelle is. Listed as a key back when drafted but has the quickness and skill to play multiple roles, don't be surprised if Scotty tries him in different positions down the track.	Stay
Stevens	Local boy, hard to see him wanting to leave but depending on list spots may get the chop. Good to have at VFL level to set standards.	50/50
DeKoning	Only a matter of time. Plenty of reports have him just working on the $$$$ value.	Stay
Wiltshire	Cats will see him as insurance for Mannagh if he goes. Don't see him elsewhere.	Stay
Ivisic	Injured, Will need to prove himself at VFL level once he returns. Depends on list spots	50/50
Retchsko	Again, depending on list spots. Reckon he gets the chop	Go
Dempsey	Has stated multiple times he loves the club and couldn't see himself elsewhere. I imagine just working on the $$$ value as well.	Stay
Atkins	Veteran leader, won't be going anywhere	Stay
Mullin	Scott and Match Committee see huge value in him. Not going anywhere unless he chooses to go Home.	Stay
Pike	May get the chop. Not confident for him	Go
Clohesy	I think he will get a big pull from other clubs especially Gold Coast to go play with his brother. Don't think we want to lose him, it depends if someone offers him a guaranteed role elsewhere	50/50

 

[BennyGan]

Conway Commits: Cats secure young ruckman for another two years

Emerging ruckman, Toby Conway has signed on with the club until at least the end of 2027

www.geelongcats.com.au

Talented ruck Toby Conway has locked away his future at the Cats, securing a two-year deal to keep him in the Hoops until at least the end of 2027.

gotta imagine it's low money if they are committing to him before seeing him back playing any sort of footy. win win for both parties.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Of that list...here's what my uninformed opinion thinks!

PLAYER	THOUGHTS	DECISION (Stay, Go, 50/50)
Mannagh	Cats played him straight away, he'll repay the faith. Only danger is oppo clubs offering him the World in cash AND a role in their forward line. Teams desperate for gun small forward eg. Doggies, Freo, North	50/50 (depending on offers)
Knevitt	Starting to play now, eventually re-signs	Stay
Edwards	Cats have big plans, gotta lock him up before Freo and Eagles come hunting to bring their boy back	Stay
O'Sullivan	My boy! Cats know how versatile the gazelle is. Listed as a key back when drafted but has the quickness and skill to play multiple roles, don't be surprised if Scotty tries him in different positions down the track.	Stay
Stevens	Local boy, hard to see him wanting to leave but depending on list spots may get the chop. Good to have at VFL level to set standards.	50/50
DeKoning	Only a matter of time. Plenty of reports have him just working on the $$$$ value.	Stay
Wiltshire	Cats will see him as insurance for Mannagh if he goes. Don't see him elsewhere.	Stay
Ivisic	Injured, Will need to prove himself at VFL level once he returns. Depends on list spots	50/50
Retchsko	Again, depending on list spots. Reckon he gets the chop	Go
Dempsey	Has stated multiple times he loves the club and couldn't see himself elsewhere. I imagine just working on the $$$ value as well.	Stay
Atkins	Veteran leader, won't be going anywhere	Stay
Mullin	Scott and Match Committee see huge value in him. Not going anywhere unless he chooses to go Home.	Stay
Pike	May get the chop. Not confident for him	Go
Clohesy	I think he will get a big pull from other clubs especially Gold Coast to go play with his brother. Don't think we want to lose him, it depends if someone offers him a guaranteed role elsewhere	50/50

Yeah i reckon our main objective this year should be to sign the kids we got. Butters has indicated he's staying, Gold Coast will do well enough for Rowell to stay. JUH is such a distressed asset i doubt even think we'd go there.

Outside that can't see anyone that moves the dial

 

[D BRIDGE]

A fit Mannagh would be very handy for Carlton.

They booted Owies and have a bunch of real blonk small forwards.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

A fit Mannagh would be very handy for Carlton.

They booted Owies and have a bunch of real blonk small forwards.

Blonk simultaneously sounds like a word you made up and also the most apt description

Modern Shakespeare

 

[Commando]

A fit Mannagh would be very handy for Carlton.

They booted Owies and have a bunch of real blonk small forwards.

Ok fine send us TDK back

 

[Jumping Jack]

Of that list...here's what my uninformed opinion thinks!

PLAYER	THOUGHTS	DECISION (Stay, Go, 50/50)
Mannagh	Cats played him straight away, he'll repay the faith. Only danger is oppo clubs offering him the World in cash AND a role in their forward line. Teams desperate for gun small forward eg. Doggies, Freo, North	50/50 (depending on offers)
Knevitt	Starting to play now, eventually re-signs	Stay
Edwards	Cats have big plans, gotta lock him up before Freo and Eagles come hunting to bring their boy back	Stay
O'Sullivan	My boy! Cats know how versatile the gazelle is. Listed as a key back when drafted but has the quickness and skill to play multiple roles, don't be surprised if Scotty tries him in different positions down the track.	Stay
Stevens	Local boy, hard to see him wanting to leave but depending on list spots may get the chop. Good to have at VFL level to set standards.	50/50
DeKoning	Only a matter of time. Plenty of reports have him just working on the $$$$ value.	Stay
Wiltshire	Cats will see him as insurance for Mannagh if he goes. Don't see him elsewhere.	Stay
Ivisic	Injured, Will need to prove himself at VFL level once he returns. Depends on list spots	50/50
Retchsko	Again, depending on list spots. Reckon he gets the chop	Go
Dempsey	Has stated multiple times he loves the club and couldn't see himself elsewhere. I imagine just working on the $$$ value as well.	Stay
Atkins	Veteran leader, won't be going anywhere	Stay
Mullin	Scott and Match Committee see huge value in him. Not going anywhere unless he chooses to go Home.	Stay
Pike	May get the chop. Not confident for him	Go
Clohesy	I think he will get a big pull from other clubs especially Gold Coast to go play with his brother. Don't think we want to lose him, it depends if someone offers him a guaranteed role elsewhere	50/50

Western Bulldogs inquired about Clohesy last year as part of the Bailey Smith trade. Club rejected that obviously, but hard to know if that was Mackie just playing hard ball / or GFC factoring him into future list management plans (required player)