Paul Tsapatolis Biography

Geelong delists five players, including Quinton Narkle, Francis Evans, Paul Tsapatolis, Nick Stevens and Zane Williams.

"Each player has played their part in our recent success, and we thank them for their commitment and dedication to our football program," Cats football boss Simon Lloyd said.

"To pull on the hoops is an achievement in of itself, and each of these young men should be incredibly proud to have represented the Geelong Football Club."

Paul Tsapatolis, A gold medallist for Australia in basketball, will join Geelong on a two-year deal as a Category B rookie.

The 202cm ruck prospect had previously met with Sydney and North Melbourne, held conversations with Melbourne, and toured Adelaide's facilities.

However, it was Essendon who came with an eleventh-hour rush and attempted to swoop on Tsapatolis after learning of his potential in September.

Standing at 202cm, basketball prodigy Paul Tsapatolis is in hot demand among AFL clubs as a future AFL ruckman.

Tsapatolis, who last year won gold for Australia on the world stage, has met with both the Crows and Cats over an AFL switch.