Geelong has locked away skilful defender Lawson Humphries until at least the end of the 2028 season.
Humphries was already contracted for next year, but penned a further two-year deal to stay at Kardinia Park.
Executive general manager of football Andrew Mackie said the Cats were 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,” he 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.
Humphries joined Geelong in 2023 when he was selected with pick 63 in the national draft.
After an impressive first half of the 2024 season playing with the VFL side, the West Australian product earned his AFL debut in round 16.
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, collecting 23 disposals and being adjudged one of Geelong’s best players in the grand final loss to Brisbane.
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.
