Geelong chief executive Steve Hocking has confirmed Ross Lyon won’t be part of Chris Scott’s coaching staff next season.
Reports earlier this month suggested the Cats had sounded out Lyon’s availability.
Hocking, who was previously the AFL’s general manager of football, revealed Lyon was “one of a number of people” the club had spoken with.
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“Chris (Scott) and Ross (Lyon) go back a long way,” Hocking told SEN.
“I actually had a fair bit to do with Ross at the AFL. I was big on making sure we were talking to people about the game. I don’t think one person has all the answers, I’ve never believed that.
“You get out and you scope what is available. Ross was one of a number of people we’ve spoken to.
“One of the great things about Ross which Chris and I both enjoyed was he gave us an external view of what he sees of our football club.
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“The potential opportunities that might be in front of us, and where the game is going. I’m very appreciative of the time he gave us and the insights he provided us.”
But as it stands, Lyon isn’t being pursued by the club.
“No, it’s not,” Hocking said when asked if the former Fremantle and St Kilda coach was an option.
“We just talked through a whole host of things, including what he’s done in other programs.
“He’s been a very successful coach, he’s one of a number of people we’ve spoken to.”
It’s understood Scott is in the process of committing to Geelong on a new deal that will take him through to 2024.
But that contract still hasn’t been signed.
Ever since the Cats were bounced out of the finals series at the hands of the eventual premiers, the Demons, assistant coaches Matthew Knights, Matthew Scarlett and Corey Enright have all departed the club.