Geelong has elevated recently retired full back Matthew Scarlett to legend status. Acknowledged as the premier defender of his generation, Scarlett was a key driving force behind the Cats premiership success in 2007, 2009 and 2011.

Scarlett retired at the conclusion of the 2012 season after 284 games, ranking fifth on Geelong’s all time games list. He was named in the All Australian team six times and won the Cats best & fairest in 2003.

Rarely beaten in one on one contests, Scarlett was a catalyst from the defensive half of the ground, repelling opponents and starting attacking moves. One of the signature moments of his career came in time on of the 2009 grand final, when his toe poke to Gary Ablett in the centre of the MCG led to Geelong’s game winning goal.

The club will work with Scarlett as to the best way for the supporters to have the opportunity to celebrate his elevation to legend status.

Current Geelong “Legends”:
Henry Tracker Young
Bill Eason
Alec Eason
Cliff Rankin
Jocka Todd
Carji Greeves
Reg Hickey
Fred Flanagan
Bob Davis
Bernie Smith
Peter Pianto
Bill Goggin
Doug Wade
Polly Farmer
Sam Newman
Ian Nankervis
David Clarke
Gary Ablett Snr
Paul Couch
Garry Hocking
Dick Grigg
Matthew Scarlett