Geelong’s Jake Kolodjashnij, Wylie Buzza and Jordan Cunico have extended their contracts with the club, committing until the end of the 2019 season.

Kolodjashnij has played 43 games with the Cats since debuting midway through the 2015 season. He has become a critical member of the Geelong team that has again secured a top four finish.

Recently turned 22, Kolodjashnij originally hails from Launceston. He has shown versatility in his time with the Cats, playing as both a defender and more recently up the ground.

Buzza, who impressed on the weekend with 14 disposals and a goal against Collingwood, has played five games for the Cats this year since debuting in round 15.

The 21-year-old Queenslander has shown promise in his second season at the club after being taken at pick 69 in the 2015 national draft.

Cunico also signs on with the Cats after making his AFL debut in round 10. The 21-year-old, originally from Gippsland has overcome injury setbacks since arriving at Geelong at the end of 2014 and continues to impress at VFL level.

“It’s really pleasing to re-sign these three young guys at this point of the year, a great boost heading into the end part of the season,” Geelong’s general manager of football Steve Hocking said.

“We see Jake, Wylie and Jordan as key members of our team well into the future.

“Jake has already shown his ability, work ethic and versatility. He plays and prepares in the Geelong way and makes our team and our club better.

“Wylie and Jordan continue to work hard at their craft and while they haven’t experienced a lot of football at AFL level, we hope to integrate them as part of our core group in the coming years. Both display the values of the club whilst showing great potential for future success.”