This year young defender Jed Bews wants to make his mark and show he’s ready for his long-awaited debut with the Cats.

In 2011 Bews was drafted through the father-son-rule at pick 86 and since then he has played 34 games with the VFL including both Grand Finals. However, due to several injury setbacks the youngster has never stepped foot into the senior’s team.  

“I want to crack in as soon as I can. That’s the No.1 goal, to play AFL,” Bews told News Limited.

“I’m not here to play VFL, we’re here to play AFL, so that’s the target – to get in as soon as I can and do it the right way, the Geelong way, which has been drilled into us from the moment we arrived.”

The role Bews hopes to replicate is the one performed by former Cat Josh Hunt. He understands that he’s a very different player
physically, however, he believes he has the skillset to refute small forwards similar to what Hunt did during his 199 games with the Cats.  

“I’m working on that and I’m sure it will come,” Bews said.

“I’m not as strong or as big as (Hunt), but playing that lockdown role on the small forwards is something I’m looking at.”

Despite the competitive climate at the club Bews is prepared to uphold the fight until he gets the nod from Chris Scott.

“It’s very competitive at the moment for spots, which is a good position for the club, so we’ve just got to keep fighting for that spot,” Bews said.  

“I’m just trying to learn as much as I can off the senior blokes because they’re not going to be here forever.

“I’ve got to soak up as much as I can. When you get to the club you’re a little overwhelmed when you look around but now I want to beat those blokes. It’s a good challenge.”