Geelong will need to work out a strong offer for highly-sought after wingman Max Holmes, with the young star out of contract at the end of 2024.
The Cats will be forced to make some big decisions during the upcoming season, with no less than 15 of their senior players coming out of contract.
It begs the question if Geelong may fall off the cliff after their 2022 premiership, with a large number of older players out of contract
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"Footy boss Andrew Mackie has plenty on his plate," 9News Melbourne's chief football reporter Tom Morris said on Thursday.
13 free agents are currently on Geelong's list, headlined by triple premiership forward Tom Hawkins, captain Patrick Dangerfield, veteran Mitch Duncan.
However, with that older group likely to remain one club players, all eyes turn to 25-year-old premiership defender Zach Guthrie, as well as superstar wingman Holmes.
Holmes, who is just 21-years-old, is out of contract come season's end.
"The most attractive out-of-contract player at Geelong is clearly Max Holmes," Morris said.
"Clubs such as Collingwood were lining up for him (Holmes) next year.
"No doubt his manager Tom Seccull will be fielding lots of calls."
The youngster's manager Seccull spoke last year to NewsCorp, reassuring Cats fans
"He is really happy and invested in the future of the club and really settled," he said.
"He is contracted for next year and we will sit down with the club and chat through his future when the time is right."
Geelong will host St Kilda in round one on Saturday, March 16 as they unveil their new Selwood Stand, named after four-time premiership star Joel Selwood, increasing the capacity of GMHBA stadium to just over 40,000.
Geelong will need to work out a strong offer for highly-sought after wingman Max Holmes, with the young star out of contract at the end of 2024.
The Cats will be forced to make some big decisions during the upcoming season, with no less than 15 of their senior players coming out of contract.
It begs the question if Geelong may fall off the cliff after their 2022 premiership, with a large number of older players out of contract
READ MORE: Supercars, team smashed for 'new low point' in fracas
READ MORE: Gun teen's brutal try racks up more than 100 million views
READ MORE: How World Cup star was snubbed from AB Medal podium
"Footy boss Andrew Mackie has plenty on his plate," 9News Melbourne's chief football reporter Tom Morris said on Thursday.
13 free agents are currently on Geelong's list, headlined by triple premiership forward Tom Hawkins, captain Patrick Dangerfield, veteran Mitch Duncan.
However, with that older group likely to remain one club players, all eyes turn to 25-year-old premiership defender Zach Guthrie, as well as superstar wingman Holmes.
Holmes, who is just 21-years-old, is out of contract come season's end.
"The most attractive out-of-contract player at Geelong is clearly Max Holmes," Morris said.
"Clubs such as Collingwood were lining up for him (Holmes) next year.
"No doubt his manager Tom Seccull will be fielding lots of calls."
The youngster's manager Seccull spoke last year to NewsCorp, reassuring Cats fans
"He is really happy and invested in the future of the club and really settled," he said.
"He is contracted for next year and we will sit down with the club and chat through his future when the time is right."
Geelong will host St Kilda in round one on Saturday, March 16 as they unveil their new Selwood Stand, named after four-time premiership star Joel Selwood, increasing the capacity of GMHBA stadium to just over 40,000.
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