The Geelong Cats are pleased to announce talented young defender Lawson Humphries has signed a contract extension, committing to the Club for at least another two years.
Humphries was already contracted through to the end of the 2026 AFL season, however has signed on for a further two years, which will see him remain in the Hoops until at least the end of 2028.
One of the more incredible stories in recent memory, Humphries joined Geelong in 2023 when he was selected with pick 63, the penultimate pick that year’s National Draft.
After an impressive first half of the 2024 season playing with the VFL Cats, the West Australian product earned his AFL debut in Geelong’s Round 16 clash with Essendon at the MCG.
Humphries would feature in the Cats’ last 11 games of the 2024 season, including two Finals appearances, cementing his place in Geelong’s defensive unit.
He continued to grow in 2025, only missing one game while playing a number of important roles for the team, collecting 23 disposals and being adjudged one of Geelong’s best players in the AFL Grand Final.
Humphries finished with an average of 16.2 disposals in 2025, leading Geelong for total rebound 50s across the season while also pushing forward to kick four goals.
Geelong Cats Executive General Manager of Football Andrew Mackie said the Club was delighted to extend Humphries’ contract.
“Lawson has become an integral part of our football club in such a short period of time, and we are pleased to retain him until at least the end of 2028,” Mackie said.
“Since arriving at Geelong, we’ve all seen Lawson’s on-field ability which is matched by his brilliant character off the field.”
Humphries and Geelong’s full squad have returned to pre-season training as the Cats begin their preparations for the 2026 AFL season.
