The Geelong Football Club congratulates Fred Wooller and Steve Johnson after it was announced today at the 2024 Toyota AFL Finals Series Launch, that the Cats legends will both be involved on Grand Final day. 

Fred Wooller, Geelong's 1963 Premiership winning captain, will present the Ron Barassi Medal to the Captain of this year's Premiership winning team. 

Wooller played 132 games for Geelong, kicking 225 goals and was the club’s leading goal scorer in 1957, 1959 and 1960. He is the oldest-living premiership captain in VFL/AFL history and presented the 2007 Premiership Cup when the Cats’ broke their 44-year drought. 

45:45

Legends Of Kardinia Park | Episode 2 Fred Wooller

1963 Premiership Captain, Fred Wooller, joined Cameron Ling on the latest episode of Legends of Kardinia Park. Discussing the famous '63 flag and the brilliant teammates and figures that surround him in his career. Proudly Presented by McCafe.

Three-time Geelong Premiership winner (2007, 2009, 2011) Steve Johnson will present the Norm Smith Medal to the player judged best on field on Grand Final day.

Johnson, who won the Norm Smith in 2007 against Port Adelaide, played 293 games for Geelong and the GWS GIANTS and kicked 516 goals in his career.

West Coast Premiership player Josh Kennedy will be the 2024 Premiership Cup Ambassador, while David Parkin will present the Jock McHale Medal to the Premiership winning coach. 

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon was thrilled to officially launch the 2024 Toyota AFL Finals Series and announce some of the icons of our game who will be involved in the on-field presentations.

00:00

GF memories: Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson recalls his memories of grand final day.

“We are coming of a record-breaking season and one of the most hotly contested seasons ever where we saw the race for the top eight come down to the wire,” said Mr Dillon.

“Our four Week One finals sold out in a matter of hours and we are set for an incredible 2024 Toyota AFL Finals Series ahead of what will be another huge Toyota Grand Final day.

“I am delighted that Josh, Steve, David and Fred will join us at the ‘G – all of them have contributed incredible moments on Grand Final days gone by and we are thrilled they will be part of the post-match presentations to celebrate this year’s heroes who will mark their place in history."

The 2024 Toyota Finals Series kicks off with the return of Thursday night footy as Port Adelaide play host to the Geelong Cats. 

All matches in Week One of the Toyota AFL Finals Series will be broadcast live nationally on the Seven Network and Fox Footy and streamed live on Kayo.