Chris Scott looks set to remain at Geelong despite speculation surrounding his future after receiving a vote of confidence from incoming club CEO Steve Hocking.
After the Cats were bundled out of the finals in an 83-point thrashing a the hands of eventual premiers Melbourne, there were doubts over whether Scott would be offered an extension with his current deal expiring at the end of 2022.
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Reports have indicated that Scott is set to receive a two-year extension, and Hocking confirmed that he and the club were “committed” to the current coach.
“He will be extended. There is a contract in place for 2022 but we are committed to Chris,” Hocking told the Herald Sun.
“The big thing with Chris is, and I have worked right across 18 clubs so I think I am reasonably well placed to make this comment, he is in the top three or four coaches across the competition.
“If you have a look tactically at what he does game day it’s exceptional.”
While Scott will remain at the helm for the start of the next season, he’ll be flanked by an almost completely new-look coaching staff.
Former players James Kelly and Harry Taylor have returned to the club, while Eddie Betts has also joined the Cats in a part-time role.