Toby Greene to leave Giants ahead of potential AFL move to Cats
AFL star Toby Greene is set to leave the GWS Giants after 15 seasons to join the Geelong Cats. The move is motivated by family reasons and is expected to be finalized during the upcoming free agency period.
Why it matters
Greene is a foundational and celebrated figure in the AFL, making his departure a significant shift for the GWS club and a major acquisition for Geelong.
Toby Greene will leave the GWS after 15 seasons with the club. ( Getty Images/AFL Photos: Mark Metcalfe )
The Giants have announced Toby Greene is leaving GWS after 15 seasons at the club.
He intends to join Geelong ahead of the 2027 season.
The Cats say they welcome Greene's decision.
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The GWS Giants have confirmed Toby Greene will leave the club to potentially join Geelong ahead of the 2027 season.
The Giants released a brief statement on Thursday morning, announcing Greene's intention to return to his home state of Victoria.
Greene has told the Cats he wants to join the club from next season.
"The Giants have been advised by Toby Greene of his intention to move back to Victoria for family reasons with a view to joining the Geelong Football Club," the statement read.
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