UPDATE: It’s the end of an era as Geelong premiership trio Steve Johnson, Mathew Stokes and James Kelly prepare to farewell fans this weekend.

The Herald Sun reports that Steve Johnson is expected to join fellow departing premiership stars James Kelly and Mathew Stokes in a farewell game on Saturday.

It is understood Stokes told team mates of his decision on Tuesday after meeting with the club last week about his playing future.

Kelly is expected to talk to players on Wednesday after deciding this week to call time on his glittering career with the Cats.

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Doubt still surrounds the futures of fellow Geelong veteran Corey Enright, with the club set to make announcements ahead of Saturday’s final round clash against Adelaide at Simonds Stadium.

Stokes has been playing in the VFL over the past month, but with the Cats to miss the finals for the first time in nine years, the club is expected to give their retiring champ a farewell game in front of his home fans.

Stokes has played 188 games for the Cats and played in the 2007 and 2011 flags, while Kelly and Johnson played in the 2007, ‘09 and ‘11 premierships.

Stevie J says goodbye media_camera A young Steve Johnson in 2002. 1 of 38 media_camera Steve Johnson’s 2002 headshot. 2 of 38 media_camera Steve Johnson celebrates a goal at the 2002 VFL Grand Final. 3 of 38 media_camera Matthew Scarlett celebrates a goal with Steve Johnson. 4 of 38 nav_small_close Want to see more?( 34 more photos in collection )Continue to full gallery nav_small_left nav_small_right

Kelly bids Geelong farewell media_camera James Kelly was one of Geelong’s 2002 recruits, including Charlie Gardiner, Gary Ablett Jnr, Steve Johnson, Jimmy Bartel and David Johnson. 1 of 37 media_camera A young James Kelly at training. 2 of 37 media_camera Mark Thompson with young players Steve Johnson, Corey Enright, Paul Chapman, Cameron Ling, Max Rooke and James Kelly. 3 of 37 media_camera James Kelly shows off his class against Carlton. 4 of 37 nav_small_close Want to see more?( 33 more photos in collection )Continue to full gallery nav_small_left nav_small_right