Geelong Football Club has informed Quinton Narkle, Francis Evans, Nick Stevens, Paul Tsapatolis and Zane Williams they will not be offered contracts for the 2023 season.

Narkle kicked 18 goals and played 41 games over five seasons, including a career-best 16 games in 2021 after being selected with the 60th pick of the 2016 National Draft. 

Mid-sized forward Francis Evans will leave Geelong after seven AFL games for the Cats since being selected at pick 41 in the 2019 National Draft, while Nick Stevens, the 47th pick in the 2020 draft will also depart the Club after 20 VFL games.

In addition, 2020 Category B Rookie Paul Tsapatolis hasn’t been offered a new contract after playing 12 games across the 2021 VFL season, and Zane Williams, who was taken with the 12th pick of the 2022 Mid-Season Rookie draft out of Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL, will also depart. 

Geelong General Manager – Football, Simon Lloyd thanked each of the players for their contributions to the Club.

“We thank Quinton, Francis, Nick, Paul, and Zane for their efforts over their time at Geelong and wish them every success in their future endeavours.

“Each player has played their part in our recent success, and we thank them for their commitment and dedication to our football program. 

“To pull on the hoops is an achievement in of itself, and each of these young men should be incredibly proud to have represented the Geelong Football Club. 

“We have witnessed Quinton, Francis, Nick, Paul, and Zane grow as players and people during their time at the Club.”