1. Leading the way off-field
Geelong is the unequivocal leader when it comes to setting the pace in end-of-season dress ups. Whether it's Mad Monday or Wacky Wednesday, it's been Corey Enright leading the charge. Wheeling in best mate Matthew Scarlett, aka Hannibal Lecter, dressed as Marcel Marceau in 2011 was a clear highlight, as was the triple-premiership star shaving his head and going as Peter Garrett in 2009. Enright's standards remained strong to the very end, as he dressed up as Freddie Mercury – right down to the slicked back hair and tight white singlet – at this year's Wacky Wednesday celebrations.
Enright retires as Cats' games record holder
2. Boris' crazy career move
Move over Will Sparks and Timmy Trumpet. DJ Boris is about to hit the decks. Given how quietly the star backman went about his business on field, it's difficult to believe Enright will be getting the party started. But that's exactly what will happen when Enright is guest DJ at Twice As Nice, held at Mount Duneed Estate just outside Geelong, a boutique event on New Year's Eve. Spin those decks, Boris!
3. Enright the entrepreneur
Enright already began preparing for life after footy when he took over a historic Geelong pub earlier in the year. Enright and three of his mates have taken over The Bush Inn pub located in Corio Street. Premiership teammate and unofficial Geelong mayor Cameron Ling already has a hold on the major Geelong restaurants, but it can't hurt to have a little healthy competition, can it?
4. The dynasty to continue
Geelong is already eyeing off the 2030 premiership cup as the Cats look to assemble a team jam-packed full of potential champion father-son draft picks. And they will have two of their half-backs locked in, with Boh Enright and Tex Enright destined to follow in their famous father's footsteps. Boh, six, is already starting to show some talent with footy in hand and is a regular visitor to Geelong's changerooms for kick-to-kick after games. Tex, aged seven months, will have to wait a few years before sharpening his skills.
5. Retaining high standards to the end
Enright's football record speaks for itself – six-time All Australian, three-time premiership player, dual best and fairest winner in 2009 and 2011 and regarded by Matthew Scarlett as the best player he has suited up alongside. But it was his consistency to deliver at such a high level over a long period of time that was most impressive. Take for example when he was listed in the top-three players as he broke Geelong's games record (326 matches) against the Western Bulldogs in round 19 this year. The (then) 34-year-old had 27 disposals and generally dictated terms from the back half, like he did all season. It's likely the 332-gamer will finish his 17th season inside the Cats' top three in the best and fairest when Geelong holds its Carji Greeves Medal count on Thursday night.
Enright was named an All Australian with Patrick Dangerfield and Joel Selwood in 2016. Picture: AFL Photos
