Joel Selwood will lead Geelong for an eleventh season after the Cats announced a three-man leadership group at tonight’s season launch. 

Selwood will be supported by co-vice captain’s Patrick Dangerfield, in the role since 2017 and reigning Carji Medallist Tom Stewart, elevated to the vice-captaincy for the first time.

Stewart will move into the role as deputy after 106 games and three All-Australian blazers since being taken at the 2016 NAB AFL Draft. 

With 224 games as skipper already to his name, Selwood is set to break Stephen Kernahan’s long standing record of most games as captain of an AFL/VFL club early in the 2022 season. 

He currently sits level with Dick Reynolds (224), and just two games behind Kernahan (226).

Geelong General Manager of Football, Simon Lloyd said that the new structure is a reflection of the depth of leadership across the club’s playing list.

“We are very fortunate to have a large group of exceptional leaders at the Geelong Football Club”, Lloyd said.

“And, all three players announced tonight are part of a broader group who will lead us into the 2022 season.” 

“We pride ourselves on a whole of club approach to leadership and on nurturing and developing strong leaders right across the club and Joel, Patrick and Tom are a key part of this culture.”

“Our club is proud to have these individuals leading on field in 2022.”