Geelong coach Chris Scott set to sign contract extension until end of 2029
The two-time premiership coach is on the verge of inking a new deal through to the end of 2029, according to Channel 7's Caroline Wilson.
Scott was already contracted until the end of next season, but will soon sign the blockbuster extension.
He is not the only big name to recommit to the club with Wilson also reporting CEO Steve Hocking also extending until the end of 2029.
'They've both attracted interest elsewhere, but we can report tonight that the Geelong board have just extended Steve Hocking's contract until the end of 2029,' Wilson said on The Agenda Setters.
'So that's a four-year new contract for the former AFL football boss who went back to Geelong and was with Chris Scott for that flag a couple of years ago.
'Chris Scott has not yet made an announcement, nor do I think it's been signed, but he will extend his deal, which currently runs to the end of next year, also to the end of 2029.'
Wilson also reported Scott will get a big pay rise next year in the line with the expanded soft cap rules.
'He'll also get a pay rise next year, even though he's contracted because, of course, the soft cap, as we know, has been expanded,' she continued.
'So this is already one of the greatest partnerships in football at what is now looming as probably the most stable footy club.'
Scott, who has won the most games as coach this century, was courted by Tasmania to be the Devils' inaugural coach.
He spoke with CEO Brendan Gale and met with board member Alastair Lynch.
But he will continue his stint as Geelong coach for a record-extending 19th season if he remains in charge for 2029.
Already the record-holder for most games coached at Geelong, Scott was delivered the club two premierships (2011 and 2022).
He has the Cats well-placed for another tilt this year as they sit in fourth place with four rounds left in the season.
With Scott now off Tasmania's list, Wilson believes former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley is now their No.1 target.
The Magpies great has already publicly declared his interest in becoming the inaugural coach.
Tasmania have been slated to enter the AFL in 2028, but there are still a few hurdles to clear before it becomes official.
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