Geelong premiership large man Mark Blicavs has re-signed with the Cats till the tip of the 2025 AFL season.
A two-time finest and fairest winner, the 32-year-old is coming off a flag and All-Australian choice in 2022.
Blicavs, a former runner and class B rookie, has performed 234 video games since his 2013 debut and has been used within the ruck, via the midfield, and as a key defender.
He has had a powerful begin to this season and spent extra time within the ruck with Rhys Stanley (fractured eye socket) sidelined.
“Mark continues to be a really important player for us,” Cats checklist boss Andrew Mackie mentioned in an announcement.
“He has shown a high level of consistency over his career and has worked extremely hard to become the player he is, and his high training standards see him continue to improve each season.
“While Mark performs a essential on-field function, he’s additionally a pacesetter off it. He is a well-liked member of the staff and has nice relationships throughout the enjoying squad.”
Speedy young midfielder Mitch Knevitt has also signed for another two years.
The Geelong native was choose No.25 within the 2021 AFL draft and performed two video games final season and has added one other two, together with one as an alternative, this 12 months.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
