The Geelong Football Club Hall of Fame reflects the contributions of players and coaches who have made significant contributions to the club across their respective careers. The club inducts individuals into the Hall of Fame on a case-by-case basis, and although there is no provision for automatic inclusion, the individual needs to satisfy a selection of criteria to be considered for induction. Consideration will only be given once the player or coach has been retired for a minimum of three years, and individuals who have both played and coached for Geelong may have their records combined for consideration.[52]
Players generally need to meet a minimum of four of the following ten criteria to be considered for inclusion:[52]
Ten years’ service as a VFL/AFL player (including on the rookie list)
Played 200 senior matches (does not include pre-season, night series or representative matches)
Whilst the club may award life membership to any person who has dedicated outstanding service to the Geelong Football Club, players automatically qualify for life membership once they achieve any of the following criteria for the club:[53]
Inducted into the Geelong Football Club Hall of Fame
Played 150 senior games
Played 100 senior games, and is a premiership player
Played 50 senior games, a premiership player and at least one of the following:
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