Geelong has agreed with senior coach Chris Scott on a new contract that will see Scott locked in as Cats coach until the end of the 2019 season.



Scott took over the reins at Simonds Stadium following the 2010 season, and has guided the club through a significant period of change throughout his time with the Cats.



Geelong Cats CEO Brian Cook is pleased the club has been able to lock away Scott through the 2019 season.



“Extending Chris’ contract has been on our agenda since last year, and we are pleased that we have been able to come to this agreement,” Cook said.



“We want Chris to be our coach and he wants to continue with the club. From the time Chris joined the club in late 2010, he has consistently demonstrated all the attributes what we look for in a senior coach. Chris has overseen the team through a period of significant regeneration, and we set him a difficult task from the very beginning.



“We asked that he embrace the challenges that a list overhaul would bring while at the same time continuing to challenge for success at our near the top of the ladder. That Chris and the football department have been able to achieve both goals is a credit to everyone involved.”



Scott, who has already coached the third most games in club history, is ready to meet the challenges that lie ahead.



“The club and I are committed to each other,” Scott said.



“The contract formalises it, but in a practical sense we have always been on the same page in terms of what we are trying to achieve. I have been very lucky to be at Geelong, and continue to enjoy working with our players, coaches and staff. There are always challenges in football, and we will keep working together to meet these as we strive for success.”



Geelong has posted a 107-39-1 record under Scott, a 73% success rate. Scott’s winning percentage is the highest in the history of the league for any coach that has been at the helm for at least 100 games. Geelong has reached the finals five times in his tenure, and won the 2011 premiership.