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Geelong at a glance for the 2020 AFL season.

GEELONG

Coach: Chris Scott

Captain: Joel Selwood

Last five years: 3-8-3-3-10

Premierships: 9 (1925, 1931, 1937, 1951-52, 1964, 2007, 2009, 2011)

Key five: Patrick Dangerfield, Joel Selwood, Tom Hawkins, Mark Blicavs, Tom Stewart.

One to watch: Jack Steven. The former Saint will go some way toward easing the loss of star midfielder Tim Kelly if he can recapture his best form. The four-time best and fairest winner got his wish for a move to the Cats amidst mental health concerns - hopefully a new environment will see him return to the top of his game.

Ins: Brad Close (Glenelg), Sam De Koning (Dandenong U18), Francis Evans (Calder U18), Josh Jenkins (Adelaide), Cooper Stephens (Geelong U18), Jack Steven (St KIlda), Cameron Taheny (Norwood).

Outs: Ryan Abbott (delisted), Wylie Buzza (Port Adelaide), Jordan Cunico (delisted), Jamaine Jones (delisted), Tim Kelly (West Coast), Scott Selwood (delisted), Zac Smith (Gold Coast).

Best line-up:

B: Tom Stewart, Harry Taylor, Mark O'Connor

HB: Zach Tuohy, Mark Blicavs, Jack Henry

C: Mitch Duncan, Joel Selwood, Jordan Clark

HF: Gary Ablett, Esava Ratugolea, Brandan Parfitt

F: Luke Dahlhaus, Tom Hawkins, Gryan Miers

R: Rhys Stanley, Patrick Dangerfield, Jack Steven

I: Jake Kolodjashnij, Gary Rohan, Cameron Guthrie, Quinton Narkle

Predicted finish: 8th