Trio re-sign for United

A TRIO of Geelong United players have re-signed for the 2025 NBL1 South season.

Owen Odogie, Marach Marach and Liam Herbert have all put pen to paper in the last fortnight.

Odogie is looking to put an injury riddled 2024 behind him in this upcoming campaign.

The guard is looking to build on the form he showed last year after returning from a month-long injury.

In his 12 outings last year, the guard averaged 5.83 points, 1.33 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.

This included a 14-point effort against Waverley at home in the team’s last home game.

He said he was excited for the season to get underway.

 

“We’ve got most of the core guys coming back, along with a few new additions who add a lot of value to the team.

“I’m eager to see us all gel together and build up to what should be a fun season.”

Joining Odogie in United colours again in 2025 will be Marach Marach.

Expected to play a bigger role with the side this season, Marach will be looking to show off his vertical leap on both ends of the floor.

He suited up in 22 of 23 games last season.

His best effort came in the teams opening game of the season against Ballarat with 12 points and 5 rebounds.

With the team making an elimination final last year, Marach said he expected United to go even further in 2025.

“I’m super excited to be continuing with Geelong for the upcoming season,” Marach said

“We’ve got a lot of talent on the squad and a great group of guys.

“I’m confident we can do big things this year.”

 

Liam Herbert has also extended his contract for season 2025.

Herbert averaged 9.13 points, 2.17 assists and 3.39 rebounds per game last season, including a standout 28 point haul against Diamond Valley when a finals spot was on the line late last season.

United get its NBL1 South season off to a start against Mount Gambier Pioneers at Geelong Arena on

March 29.