Geelong have confirmed their playing squad and leadership group for the upcoming 2026 VFLW season. 

The Cats will head into an exciting campaign under the tutelage of head coach, Taylah Hassett once again with their playing squad comprising of 40 players, which includes familiar faces and some new names. 

Take a look through the full squad for the 2026 VFLW season below. 

Geelong has also confirmed a six-player leadership group, which was voted on by the playing group. 

Mel Staunton will lead the team once again in her second season as captain, but will be supported by a new vice-captain, Brooke Borchard, who will pull on the Hoops for the first time in 2026, most recently featuring for the Casey Demons at VFLW level. 

The leadership group also includes Jo Sunderland, Mekah Morrissy, Steph O'Kane and Annie Lee. 

Geelong will commence their VFLW season next weekend at home, taking on Williamstown at Deakin University on Saturday afternoon. 

Click here to look through their full fixture for the 2026 season. 

Geelong Cats 2026 VFLW List

# First Name Last Name
33 Stephanie O'Kane
37 Hayley Peck
39 Melanie Staunton
40 Sophie Mahar
46 Simone Nalder
47 Charlotte Canavan
48 Ari Schlink
49 Molly Walton
50 Tyla Crabtree
51 Zahli Kelly
52 Johanna Sunderland
53 Annie Lee
54 Chloe Landwehr
55 Bindi Crabtree
56 Madeline Sexton
57 Mekah Morrissy
58 Olivia Wolter
59 Leila Owens
60 Brooke Borchard
61 Xenia Allen
62 Victoria Blackwood
63 Lucy Marescuk
64 Brydi Lewis
65 Lucy Massie
66 Zoe Penno
67 Olivia Woods
68 Kelsea Gray
69 Cavalle Boxer
70 Faith Qoon
71 Kate O'Brien
72 Charlotte Hurn
73 Isabella Davies
74 Zali Gallagher
75 Maddison Cotton
76 Jenna Hurring
77 Emily Pitts
79 Axel Oswald
80 Elise Cook
81 Nikita Harris
83 Crystal Summers