Tom Read Biography

Geelong beings a cleanout of its list following the end of their 2016 season, releasing rookies Zac Bates, Cameron Delaney, Padraig Lucey, Tom Read and Jock Cornell ahead of the upcoming trade period.

Tom Read undergoes surgery to remove a small cyst from his knee.

"He had mysterious knee pain that we have gone to surgery with. He had a small cyst that we have removed. There was no structural damage," Geelong physiotherapist Mark Young said.

"We're confident he'll go well."

Geelong has continued to lock away its young talent with 2014 draftees Dean Gore and Jordan Cunico the latest to ink new deals.

The 19-year-olds have both signed one-year extensions that keep will tie them to the Cats until the end of the 2017 season.

Rookie-listed ruckman Tom Read has also signed on until the end of the 2016 season.

Geelong selects Tom Read with pick No.16 in the 2014 NAB AFL Rookie Draft.

"He's a project player, very much a developing player who will take a while," Cats list and recruiting manager Stephen Wells said.

"He's got good athleticism, he's a very good mark and he's got a smart footy brain."