Emerging Geelong defender Connor O'Sullivan has extended his time at the Cattery, penning a two-year extension, taking him until the end of 2028.
O'Sullivan joined the Cats with Pick 11 in the 2023 National Draft, and after being held back in his first season, has developed into a dominant force in the defensive half.
The 20-year-old debuted in Round 5 last year but was next seen at the beginning of 2025 and has featured in all but one match this season.
Joining the likes of Tom Stewart, Zach Guthrie, Jack Henry, Mark Blicavs and Sam De Koning, O'Sullivan has an expert panel of educators in backline attributes, and his versatility places him among the contenders for the 2025 Rising Star Award.
Geelong EGM Andrew Mackie says it was a no-brainer to extend the key defender long term, as the club sees O'Sullivan as an integral part of the future.
"Connor is a promising young player who's already shown he belongs at the AFL level," Mackie said.
"He's a great character, a hard worker, and we are excited to see him continue to develop alongside the core group of young players that have signed on long term."
O'Sullivan becomes the latest Cat to recommit in 2025, joining fellow teammates Ollie Dempsey, Gryan Miers, Tom Atkins, Mark Blicavs, Toby Conway, Jeremy Cameron, Shannon Neale, Ollie Henry, Mitch Edwards, Sam de Koning and Brad Close to sign on.
Geelong will look to claim a top-four spot in the remaining rounds of the season, starting on Saturday against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
