Geelong’s football boss has taken on a new role and two Cats staffers have been promoted in a shake-up to the club’s program.
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Lloyd will shift into a newly created position as General Manager of Commercial Projects, with Mackie to continue his list management duties as part of an extensive portfolio.
Mackie will be supported by Brett Johnson, who has been promoted to an assistant football boss position after serving as the Cats’ AFLW football boss since September 2020.
The Cats confirmed Mackie and Johnson will oversee football operations across AFL, AFLW, VFL and VFLW programs, list management, medical performance and player welfare, and development.
Mackie is thrilled to take on an enhanced role beyond list management.
“I’m excited for this new opportunity to expand beyond list management and more broadly help to shape the football department’s ongoing growth and success,” Mackie said.
“There are already strong foundations that have been set on and off the field, and I’m looking forward to working closely with staff and players across men’s and women’s as we collectively drive our programs forward.”
Simon Lloyd has moved into a new role. Picture: Michael Klein
Geelong chief executive Steve Hocking described the pair as “great appointments” for the club after their highly-regarded contributions to the club.
Hocking thanked Lloyd for helping guide the Cats to a premiership and through a difficult Covid period.
“These are really great appointments for the Club with the elevation of Andrew and Brett. They both hold great personal values and have done exceptional things in their existing roles,” Hocking said.
“The duo combined will be a formidable pair to lead our football programs into the future, alongside an already impressive football department and people.
“Simon’s passion and dedication for our football programs is felt immensely across the business. His guidance and calm stewardship of our playing department through a premiership, off the back of a difficult Covid period is an example of his aptitude to steer through the stormy seas and keep us all connected in the calm, and also the chaos.
“We thank Simon for all he has brought to this Club so far and are elated to see him embrace a new dawn with Geelong, whilst continuing as a key member of the Executive Team. We are excited by what Simon’s football mind and skillset can bring to the Club’s continued growth mindset.”
“We look forward to seeing Simon, Andrew & Brett all continue to deliver success with their same Kardinia Spirit.”