GEELONG will consider trading Grand Final hero Travis Varcoe to a rival after yesterday delisting James Podsiadly and Paul Chapman.

Varcoe was outstanding in the 2011 Grand Final yet has played only 15 mediocre games since then after repeated foot and shoulder injuries.



The Cats have plenty of quick line-breakers after the emergence of Allen Christensen and Steve Motlop and the brilliant recent form of Mathew Stokes.



And while Varcoe at his best is a game-breaker, he never won more than 20 possessions in a game this year, averaged just 12 touches, and kicked only eight goals.



In trade discussions with rival clubs the Cats have raised Varcoe’s name, with clubs surprised that a player of his calibre was on the table.



There is also a feeling at Geelong that he did not devote himself enough to getting fit after recovering from shoulder surgery.



The last action in Geelong colours for the 25-year-old former no. 15 pick could be the costly missed shot at goal in the preliminary final loss to Hawthorn.

media_camera Geelong speedster Travis Varcoe celebrates his classic goal in the 2011 Grand Final win over Collingwood. Picture: Andrew Tauber

The player who also set up the winning goal in the 2009 Grand Final will not be traded at any cost, but it is understood rivals are aware that he could be gained for a high draft pick.



Varcoe, who could not crack ten possessions in six of his 14 games this year, is contracted until the end of 2015.



The Cats aggressive list management moves yesterday saw them move on VFL revelation Podsiadly and Norm Smith Medallist Chapman in the latest show of faith in their kids.



Shane Kersten, considered Chapman’s replacement, yesterday signed a one-year contract extension.



His manager Liam Pickering told the AFL website Chapman had interest from other clubs.



Cats coach Chris Scott said Chapman would go down as a legend of the club.



"Paul's record speaks for itself, but it doesn't show the fierce competitor and the determination to succeed that he has displayed every day," Scott told the club's website.



"He has decided that he would like to extend his career and we wish him well. No doubt he will bring his passion whenever he plays against us, as he should. Regardless of where he goes from he, he will always be remembered as a Geelong icon."