GEELONG great Joel Corey could backflip on his retirement plans and join Josh Hunt at Greater Western Sydney next year.

Corey, 31, is considering an offer from the Giants to fulfil the same player-assistant coaching role Luke Power performed two years ago.

The deal is not yet over the line as Corey is also weighing up other coaching opportunities in his home state of Western Australia.

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A dual All-Australian, he could continue the trend of cast-off Cats defying Geelong's notion their AFL playing days were done.

Fellow premiership hero Paul Champan has joined Essendon after being delisted, while Hunt (GWS) and James Podsiadly (Adelaide) also found suitors after being let go.

It is understood West Coast is also keen to secure the highly respected Corey in a coaching position.

The two-time best-and- fairest winner and clearance specialist has made it clear he wants to stay in football after finishing up at Geelong after 276 games in 14 seasons.

He played a significant role in the Cats' onball group this year, finishing with an average of 21 disposals, three clearances and five tackles a game.

Corey has won universal respect across the AFL for his selfless playing style and character which helped guide Geelong through one of the most successful periods of all time.

The Giants have recognised the experience, leadership and hardness he would add to a young team that has only won three games in their first two seasons.

His strong handle on stoppage strategies would also be highly valuable to new Giants coach Leon Cameron.

GWS signed Corey's former Geelong teammate Hunt on a one-year deal.