{
  "id": 11349771,
  "title": "Greene joins Cats as AFL teams make off-season moves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/greene-joins-cats-as-afl-teams-make-off-season-moves",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T03:50:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-02/toby-greene-joins-geelong-cats-from-gws-giants/107220978"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toby Greene has officially transferred to Geelong from the GWS Giants, having played for the Giants for 15 seasons. The Giants will receive a second-round draft pick as compensation for losing Greene, who is currently listed as the 26th pick. Greene, a triple All Australian and dual club champion, will be joining the Cats in a three-year deal, citing family reasons for his return to Victoria. Earlier, Joel Amartey joined Carlton, while Lachie Neale and Jack Viney are set to move to Collingwood and Melbourne respectively. Melbourne's Jack Viney, the 2021 premiership vice-captain, expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating that he understands the decision has been made and he will make the best of it. Hawthorn's Calsher Dear opted to stay with the Hawks, while Gold Coast's Ben King is expected to join Jack Gunston, Mitch Lewis, Mabior Chol and Dear.",
  "summary": "Toby Greene has become the first major AFL free agency domino to fall, with Greater Western Sydney to receive a second-round draft pick for losing their former captain to Geelong.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Greene joins Cats as AFL teams make off-season moves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/greene-joins-cats-as-afl-teams-make-off-season-moves-11352878",
        "published": "2026-10-02T03:50:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}