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TOM ATKINS entered 2021 with a degree of uncertainty about his standing within Geelong’s best 22, but by season end had transformed from a pressure forward into a small defender and an important cog in Geelong’s defensive group.

For Geelong Cats player Tom Atkins, the path to AFL success has been paved with graft and grind. But his patience and hard work has paid off, earning him another two years at the Cattery.

Geelong’s Tom Atkins is flourishing in a new role in 2021. The 25-year-old spent most of his first two seasons at senior level with the Cats as a small forward, but has shifted to defence this season and is having a positive impact.

GEELONG pressure forward Tom Atkins has spent the pre-season training with the defensive group as the club weighs up a potential move down back for the committed clubman. Atkins was omitted for the Cats do or die semi-final line-up that trounced the Magpies in October and couldn’t regain his place …

Joel Selwood will play in Geelong's semi-final against Collingwood on Saturday night, despite having finger surgery in the past week.