Geelong has agreed to a long term contract extension with senior coach Chris Scott that will see him at the helm until at least the end of the 2022 season.

“Chris has shown himself to be one of the best coaches in the AFL, and we believe the team is in great hands with Chris as our senior coach,” Geelong president Colin Carter said.

“We have seen a great period of change with our list, with only four members of our 2011 premiership team still with us. To have been able to integrate so many new players into our club, play attractive football and keep us consistently in the finals mix has been an exceptional effort. While many people are involved in our football department, Chris has led the coaching group brilliantly.

“The AFL’s equalisation measures are there to force successful clubs down the ladder, so to have come through this period and to remain in contention year in year out has been a credit to Chris and his coaching group.

“We are excited that we have reached this agreement and look forward to Chris continuing his great work with us over the next four years.”

Scott, who already ranks as Geelong’s third longest serving coach, is excited about what the future holds.

“Since I first walked in the door of the club, Geelong has been the only place I want to be,” Scott said.

“The club provides the football department with everything we could possibly want, and we have an outstanding group of people working here to ensure we can be successful.

“The players are as hard working and professional group as you will find, and everyone is working toward the same goals. It is a great feeling walking through the doors here every morning. Our veterans are great leaders who show the way, and our new and young players are so eager to improve and learn. It is a great time for our club.”

Scott was appointed to his role in October 2010 and he has led the club successfully over the past eight seasons.

During his tenure Scott has led Geelong to victory 130 times in 188 contests. His winning rate of 69.5% is the highest in AFL history for a coach with over 100 games.

In addition to winning the 2011 premiership, the Cats have reached the finals six times, and enter the final round of the 2018 campaign inside the top eight.

Scott has worked to introduce new players to the line-up as the club has transitioned its list, with 43 players debuting since 2011. This includes 15 players over the past two seasons.

While many clubs undergoing a list transition experience a decline on the ladder, Geelong has maintained its position as a premiership contender by playing attractive football. Over the past eight seasons Geelong has been the second highest scoring team in the competition.

By the end of this new agreement Scott will sit behind only Reg Hickey for most games coached in the history of the club.