Chris Scott to break all-time coaching record for Geelong

Geelong coach Chris Scott is set to break the all-time coaching record for the club on Saturday, when he coaches his 305th game.

Scott will surpass Australian Football Hall of Fame member Reg Hickey, who coached 304 games for the Cats.

Scott has enjoyed a highly successful coaching career at Geelong, having won two premierships in 2011 and 2022. He has also coached the Cats to 28 Finals appearances and 209 wins.

AFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan congratulated Scott ahead of the milestone.

“Breaking the all-time record is a special achievement,” McLachlan said.

“You have an incredible will to win but also see the broader perspective for our sport.

“You are one of the great leaders of our game, both on-field and off-field, and I’m thrilled you’re breaking the record for Geelong.”

Scott’s coaching record is littered with impressive achievements, including:

• The best winning percentage (68.75 per cent) for any coach with more than 100 games in charge.
• A premiership in his first year in the role (2011).
• A 13-game winning streak to start his coaching career, which is the best winning streak from debut by any coach.
• Geelong have been in the top eight for 240 of the 291 home and away games Scott has coached.
• He is one of 11 people to coach more than 300 games.
• He became the quickest coach to 300 games in Round 15 this season.
• He has coached 117 different players, with 27 playing more than 100 games.
• He has made the Finals in 11 out of a possible 12 seasons so far.
• He has coached 56 games where the margin was 10 goals or more.
• He has coached 10 games where the margin was decided with a kick after the siren.
• He coached a record 245 games with Joel Selwood as captain.
• He has coached in 195 wins with Tom Hawkins.