High performance manager appointed at Geelong

GEELONG Football Club has made a big acquisition outside of the club’s best 22, appointing Desmond O’Sullivan as the AFL club’s new high performance manager.

With over 12 years’ experience, O’Sullivan joins the Cats after holding the position of senior strength and conditioning coach at the Western Bulldogs for the last three seasons.

Geelong Cats general manager of football Andrew Mackie welcomed O’Sullivan, noting his expertise at the AFL level.

“We welcome Des to Geelong Football Club, he comes to the Club with a wealth of knowledge and experience in AFL high performance,” Mackie said.

“We’re looking forward to having Des oversee our physical performance and medical teams and believe he will be an excellent addition to our football program.”

O’Sullivan spent nine years at the Essendon Football Club before the Western Bulldogs, in various high performance and sports science roles.

He starts his role with the Cats next month.