Geelong continue to ramp up their pre-season training, as the club works towards the Christmas break. 

With the announcement yesterday that the Cats official practice game will take place on February 25th, there is just over two months until the playing list will return to action. 

Wednesday's training session saw the group compete in a variety of drills, splitting into their line groups to work on specific situations. 

The midfielders spent time working on their stoppage craft and entry into the forward line, before the group broke up to get some running to finish the session. 

There were a number of players that are looking in great shape as they look to build throughout the pre-season. 

Younger players like Mitch Knevitt and Connor O'Sullivan impressed, while Gryan Miers lead his group in the final running drill. 

See a brief breakdown on four players that stood out during Wednesday's session. 

Player that Impressed 

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Connor O'Sullivan

Impressed with his size and height across the backline

 

Decision making by hand in defensive drills looked sound.

 

Most impressive part might have been his intercept prowess, taking some nice
marks across the backline during a match simulation. 

Jack Bowes

Looked very solid as an inside midfielder throughout the morning. 

 

Looked to read the tap well off hands, made solid decisions by hand and
foot with the clean skills to match. 

Shannon Neale

Will be a big part of the forward line in 2025, was very vocal and directing traffic
forward of the ball this morning. 

 

Hands looked clean aerially when the opportunity presents, set-shot routine
stood out 

George Stevens

Still maintains his standing as a big bodied midfielder, but also impressed in the
late running drills as a leader of his selected group. 

 

In earlier drills, Stevens was solid in the midfield with a clean set of hands and
read the tap well. Also made good decisions with ball in hand, which was noted
by his teammates and the coaches.

 

Also looked to be a leader among the younger players.