Geelong duo Rhys Stanley and Zach Tuohy have both inked contract extensions with the club.

Stanley joined the Cats for the 2015 season and since then has established himself year on year in the ruck role.

He has played 86 games in the navy and white hoops for a total of 144 since making his AFL debut for St Kilda.

He played 11 games in 2020 including all four finals. 

Rhys Stanley Showreel
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    Rhys Stanley Highlights | Round 24

    Rhys Stanley produced an inspired game, kicking 2 goals to go with his 33 hitouts and 12 score involvements.

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    Game Film Round 5 | Stanley's 200th

    Watch back as Geelong take care of business at home for Rhys Stanley's 200th AFL Game

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    Rhys Stanley Post Game | Round 5

    Listen to Rhys Stanley after Geelong were able to win in his 200th game. Presented by Ford

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    Player Messages for Rhys Stanley's 200th Game

    Cats players provide their thoughts on Rhys Stanley ahead of his 200th game for the club.

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    Rhys Stanley and Zach Tuohy Reflect on 200 Games | Interview

    Good mates Rhys and Zach sat down to look back on Rhys' career before his 200th game on Sunday.

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    Rhys Stanley Press Conference | Round 5

    Rhys Stanley spoke to the media ahead of his 200th game in Round 5. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Rhys Stanley | 200 Games Highlights

    Watch some of Rhys' best work ahead of his 200th game.

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    Rhys Stanley Press Conference | Opening Round

    Rhys Stanley spoke to the media ahead of Opening Round, and about the Cats' pre season so far. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Rhys Stanley Interview | Preseason

    Rhys Stanley speaks to Cats Media during our 2024 preseason. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Stanley Post-Game | Round 21

    Rhys Stanley speaks to Cats Media after the Cats 11th straight win, against the Saints in Round 21. Proudy Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Super Stanley steals opening show with mega mark

    Rhys Stanley reels in a monster mark right in front of goal and earns the first of the game

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    Inside The Circle | Round 16

    Rhys Stanley takes us inside the circle after our big win over the Roos! Proudly Presented by Villawood Properties.

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  • 03:29

    All The Goals | Round 7, 2022

    Watch all the goals from our Round 7 clash against the Dockers

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  • 00:51

    Stanley Finishes Off Silky Stengle's Work

    Tyson Stengle creates havoc for Dockers creating opportunity for Rhys Stanley down forward

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  • 02:26

    In The Rooms Post-Game | Round 3

    Rhys Stanley takes us through the rooms post a big game against the Pies

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  • 00:59

    Competition For Spots Is Good

    Rhys Stanley is excited for season 2022 with a host of tall players to choose from competition for spots will heat up. Presented by Ford

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    Stanley Press Conference

    Rhys Stanley speaks with the media to chat about pre-season training. Presented by Ford.

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  • 01:00

    Player Spotlight: Stanley

    Rhys Stanley had a standout performance in the ruck in our Semi Final win against GWS with 35 hit outs and 19 disposals.

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  • 00:47

    Stanley takes you inside the Team Song

    Rhys Stanley takes the GoPro into the Winners' Circle.

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    Stanley & Dahlhaus Post Match

    Hear from the Milestone Men after the Cats big win over the Eagles. Presented by Ford.

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Tuohy joined Geelong in 2017 and has gone onto play 85 times for the Cats.

He became just the second Irish player to reach the 200-game milestone at AFL level and has played a total of 205 games with Carlton and Geelong.

Tuohy enjoyed a flexible role in 2020, playing in all three areas of the ground. He played all four finals and has been a strong leader at Geelong.

The pair helped the Cats to the 2020 AFL grand final.

Zach Tuohy Showreel

  • Zach Tuohy: 'It's a normal game'

    Cats defender Zach Tuohy has spoken to the media ahead of the Preliminary Final against the Crows in Adelaide

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    Zach Tuohy Press Conference | Round 17

    Zach Tuohy spoke to the media ahead of his special milestone breaking week against North. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Zach Tuohy Press Conference

    Zach Tuohy speaks to the media ahead of the Friday night clash with Adelaide

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    Zach Tuohy post-match (R9)

    Zach Tuohy spoke to Cats Media post match.

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    Zach Tuohy post-match (R5)

    Zach Tuohy celebrated is 150th AFL game with a win against the Power.

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    Zach Tuohy post-match (R16)

    Geelong v Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

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    Zach Tuohy post match (R23)

    Zach Tuohy speaks after the win over the Blues.

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    Zach Tuohy Post Match

    Zach speaks after the disappointing loss to Brisbane. Presented by Ford.

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    Zach Tuohy Post Game | 3AW Interview

    Listen to Zach Tuohy post game. Thanks to 3AW.

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    Zach Tuohy Interview | Round 16

    Zach Tuohy spoke to Geelong after the result in Round 16, ahead of his big milestone next week. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Zach Tuohy Interview | AFL 360

    Watch AFL 360's interview with Geelong Cats Zach Tuohy.

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  • 02:03

    Zach Tuohy | 250 Games

    Watch some of the best moments of Zach Tuohy's career, with the dashing Irishman playing his 250th game in the Grand Final.

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  • Wednesday News Wrap

    Get up to date with all the latest from the Cattery

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    Two Goals for Tuohy

    Zach Tuohy scores two delightful goals to keep the Cats rolling early

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    Tuohy’s special goal and gesture earns ovation

    Zach Tuohy lands a terrific major in his last game at the Cattery and acknowledges the adoring Geelong faithful

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    Tuohy's Pre-Game Routine

    Like Zach Tuohy, Macca's knows the importance of a pre-game routine, make a Macca's run part of yours.

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    Tuohy's monster bomb

    Geelong defender Zach Tuohy takes a mark a mile out and backs himself to get the journey.

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    Tuohy's Irish Goal of the Year

    Highlights of a 17-year-old Zach Tuohy kicking a Cuil Na Bliana, which is Irish for Goal of the Year.

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  • 01:59

    Tuohy's Goal After The Siren

    Take a look back at the top moments of the decade. Zach Tuohy kicked true after the siren for the win and GMHBA Stadium erupted

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    Tuohy's Amazing Snap (QF)

    Zach Tuohy has completed a hat-trick of goals for the Cats late in the second quarter as they wrestled back the momentum of the game

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“Both Rhys and Zach have become key parts of our team over the years and we are pleased they will be continuing with us,” Geelong’s General Manager of Football Simon Lloyd said.

“We believe they will help us to continue to challenge for finals and a premiership. Both are great around the club and influential in the community. They are proud to be Geelong players.”

Tuohy will remain a Cat until the end of 2022, while Stanley has signed a one year extension.

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