The Cats have cut five players in preparation for the 2015 AFL season.
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Geelong have announced five delistings as it prepares for the 2015 season.
The Cats revealed on Thursday night that George Burbury, Jordan Schroder, Jackson Sheringham, Jesse Stringer and Nick Bourke will not be offered new contracts.
Cats general manager Neil Balme said it was always tough to let players go, but thanked all five for their time at the club.
“We thank Nick, George, Jordan, Jackson and Jesse for their contributions to the club and wish them every success. It is never easy letting players go, but we hope they receive opportunity at other clubs in the future,” Balme said.
“George, Jordan, Jackson and Jesse all received opportunity at AFL level and played in our 2012 VFL premiership.”
Schroder, Burbury, Sheringham and Stringer all played in the Cats’ 2012 VFL premiership side.
Schroder won the 2013 J.J Liston Trophy, awarded to the VFL’s best and fairest, as well as winning the Cats’ VFL best and fairest this season.
Meanwhile Josh Cowan and James Toohey have re-signed, while former track and field athlete Mark Blicavs will be upgraded to the senior list after spending three years as a category B rookie.
“Mark has shown incredible improvement since first joining us in 2012,” Balme said of Blicavs.
“We believe he still has significant upside and will be able to play a variety of roles.”
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