Looking back: 2022 Premiers – Geelong Cats street parade

by Matt Hrkac | Sep 25, 2025 | Events, Street Events

Consider this a part two, in light of Geelong’s ascension into the Grand Final of the 2025 AFL Season, to this look back at the celebratory aftermath of Geelong’s 2022 AFL Grand Final win.

The City of Greater Geelong was all to keen to continue the celebrations, and it put on a shoe in the form of a street parade. Thousands of fans flocked to the Geelong Waterfront to give the players a heroes reception.

We of course were there, albeit unofficially, to take some photos. Unfortunately, the City of Greater Geelong said there won’t be a repeat this year should the Cats win the Grand Final, though other celebrations will go ahead, win or lose.

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Detail: the City temporarily changed street name signs to Premiership Way.

In a bit of detail: the City temporarily changed street name signs to Premiership Way.

Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.

Thousands of fans, young and old, packed the barricaded streets of the Geelong Waterfront to await the parade.

Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.
Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.
Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.
Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.
Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.
Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.
Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.
Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.
Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.
Thousands of fans line the streets for the 2022 Geelong Cats Premiership Parade.

The players soon started coming through, often with their children in toe. Though this wasn’t without frustration, including from fans, as the players were being driven through two at a time, and there weren’t enough cars to transport everyone. This led to 10-15 minute gaps between players coming through the parade.

The players soon started coming through, often with their children in toe.
The players soon started coming through, often with their children in toe.
The players soon started coming through, often with their children in toe.
The players soon started coming through, often with their children in toe.
Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott sits alongside then-captain Joel Selwood who's holding the premiership cup.

Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott sits alongside then-captain Joel Selwood who’s holding the premiership cup.

Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott sits alongside then-captain Joel Selwood who's holding the premiership cup.
The players soon started coming through, often with their children in toe.
The players soon started coming through, often with their children in toe.
The Geelong West Brass Band formed part of the parade.

The Geelong West Brass Band formed part of the parade.

The Geelong West Brass Band formed part of the parade.
Fans then gathered before a stage at Steampacket Gardens for the formal proceedings.

Fans then gathered before a stage at Steampacket Gardens for the formal proceedings.

Then-City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter Murrihy opens proceedings.

Then-City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter Murrihy opens proceedings and introduces the premiership players onto the stage.

Fans then gathered before a stage at Steampacket Gardens for the formal proceedings.
Fans then gathered before a stage at Steampacket Gardens for the formal proceedings.
Fans then gathered before a stage at Steampacket Gardens for the formal proceedings.
Joel Selwood addresses the crowd.

Joel Selwood addresses the crowd, with his teammates behind him.

Fans then gathered before a stage at Steampacket Gardens for the formal proceedings.
Fans then gathered before a stage at Steampacket Gardens for the formal proceedings.
Fans then gathered before a stage at Steampacket Gardens for the formal proceedings.

Matt Hrkac

Matt Hrkac brings more than 10 years of photographic experience in covering fast paced events and creating stunning imagery. Geelong born and bred, he predominantly works throughout Melbourne and across Victoria, and occasionally interstate as well. His work has appeared in numerous local, national and international publications.

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