Geelong already pursuing 2027 free agents despite Butters loss
Geelong is already discussing 2027 free agents Matt Rowell and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Geelong is planning ahead for next year's player movement. The club missed out on Port Adelaide's Zak Butters this trade period.
Mackie told AFL trade radio the Cats were already talking with several big-name players who will be free agents in 2027, including Matt Rowell from Gold Coast and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera from St Kilda.
The club has signed free agent Toby Greene. It is actively pursuing Jordan Ridley and Rowan Marshall this trade window.
Mackie said being proactive in courting players is part of building a competitive environment at the club. He added Geelong was practical about the Butters miss, saying the club would have matched Port Adelaide's demands within reason.
On Ridley, Mackie confirmed Geelong had offered a future first-round pick. A change of environment might help ease the midfielder's injury concerns.
- Matt Rowell, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera
- Free agent targets
- 2027
- Availability year
- Toby Greene
- Player signed
Why it mattersGeelong plans two years ahead. This shows how clubs think strategically about the AFL's new free agent system.
AustraliaThis approach could reshape how Australian AFL clubs recruit, with early talks replacing traditional deadline-day scrambles.
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