Ridley joins the Cats in trade move

Key points

• Geelong has acquired defender Jordan Ridley from Essendon in a trade deal finalised Wednesday. The Cats exchanged Jack Bowes and draft picks for Ridley and additional selections.
• Bowes, a former Gold Coast player, joined Geelong in 2023. Meanwhile, Geelong's Gryan Miers remains committed to the club, with his manager dismissing any potential move to West Coast.
• The Cats are actively pursuing other players, including St Kilda's Rowan Marshall and Sydney's Nick Blakey.