Four new faces become Cats

GEELONG has emerged as one of the busier clubs during this year’s AFLW trade period, with four fresh faces to don the hoops in 2026.

Nicola Stevens, Alissa Brook, Jasmin Stewart and Emma Murray all became Cats as the trade window closed last Wednesday.

Stevens was traded with a future third-round draft pick to Geelong from St Kilda, in exchange for a future second-round selection.

The 32-year-old brings plenty of experience to GMHBA Stadium, having played 92 games across stints with the Saints, Carlton and Collingwood, where she was an All-Australian in 2017.

She has largely been used in defence across her career, but has also spent time up forward, and will prove to be a handy addition for the Cats next season.

Geelong picked up both Brook and Stewart as delisted free agents.

Brook is a 20-year-old defender who impressed with her speed and agility in her 10 AFLW games for the Power.

Stewart brings 42 games of experience to the Cats, after initially being drafted by Fremantle before moving across to Port Adelaide in 2023.

The 27-year-old has been used as both a midfielder and a forward, with her left foot skills and tackling ability set to be utilised by Geelong in their pursuit to return to the finals.

Meanwhile, Murray is an Irish Gaelic footballer and joins the Cats as an Other Sport Rookie for next season.

She was a key part in Waterford’s All Ireland Championship victory last year, with her athleticism, composure and leadership key traits as she switches codes.

The Cats will begin their official preseason training in the new year.