Max Holmes Biography

Max Holmes will be the heartbreak story of the 2022 Grand Final, with the wingman ruled out just hours before the game having failed to sufficiently recover from his hamstring injury.

Holmes had passed every physical examination during the week, but was unable to complete match simulation drills, which has led Geelong to take a cautious approach.

Geelong wingman Max Holmes is the heartbreak story of the 2022 Grand Final, with coach Chris Scott declaring he felt desperately for the young wingman who was omitted from the side due to injury.

"The decision to not play Max Holmes when he'd just been so critical for us this season was just brutal," Scott said.

"Our medical staff are elite, and they got him to the point against all odds where he probably could have played. The decision was nuanced, but we just couldn't take the risk and put the rest of the team in jeopardy."

Max Holmes may not be available for the 2022 Grand Final after he was substituted out of the Cats' preliminary win over Brisbane with a hamstring injury.

Holmes was distraught on the interchange bench and slapped the turf after receiving treatment when he pulled up short after kicking.

Max Holmes will be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a syndesmosis injury during the Cats' defeat to Fremantle in round seven.

Max Holmes makes his AFL debut for Geelong at the MCG with 16 disposals (10 kicks and 6 handballs), 4 marks and a tackle in a 5-point win over Hawthorn.

Geelong draftee Max Holmes has bolted from the clouds and will make his AFL debut in the Easter Monday blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG.

The 18-year-old speedster, who was drafted as a long-term prospect, has starred in two recent VFL practice matches, including a best-on-ground performance against Port Melbourne.

Geelong select Max Holmes with pick No.20 in the 2020 National Draft.