GEELONG has made three changes to its team that will host Essendon at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday at 7.25pm.
Jeremy Cameron, Jake Kolodjashnij and Isaac Smith return in a huge boost for the Cats.
Making way are Esava Ratugolea and Zach Tuohy who have been managed, and Oisin Mullin and Oliver Dempsey have been omitted.
Geelong will have a couple of milestones with Gryan Miers set to play his 100th game for the Club, whilst Tom Hawkins and Mitch Duncan will play their 250th game as teammates.
First bounce is at 7.25pm with gates open from 5.25pm.
For those unable to make the Round 18 match, tune in to Channel 7 or Kayo for the action live from 7.00pm!
Follow @GeelongCats social media channels for updates pre, during and post game.
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Training Highlights | First Week Of Pre-season
Geelong's full AFL team is back on the track and getting tucked into some training before the Christmas break.
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Locker Buddies Ep 1 | Zali Friswell & Chloe Scheer
In Geelong's newest podcast series, our AFL & AFLW players chat all things in and outside of footy in this short form format full of fun! Proudly Presented by Simonds Homes.
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Jesse Mellor | Press Conference
Cat B Rookie Jesse Mellor spoke with media after training. Presented by Ford.
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Harley Barker & Hunter Holmes | Press Conference
New Draftees Harley & Hunter spoke with the media after training. Presented by Ford.
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Access The Draft | 2025 Draft Feature
Take a look behind what goes into an AFL clubs draft period with an exclusive look into Geelong’s recruiting and player development teams preparation for the draft. Match data, home visits, pick trading, draft night and the logistics of welcoming new people to the club all factor into selecting the newest Geelong players. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.
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Off The Track | Lawson Humphries
Cats Media interviewed Lawson Humphries after his first day back at pre-season training.
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Welcome, Nick Driscoll
The final signing of Geelong's 2025 Telstra AFL Draft period came in the way of Nick Driscoll from the Northern Knights in the Rookie Draft.
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2025 Draft Wrap | Simon Murphy
Hear from Head of List & Recruiting Strategy & TPP Simon Murphy as he gives us an insight into the players we have drafted. Presented by Ford.
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Welcome, Jesse Mellor
Jesse Mellor joins the club as a Category B Rookie, after a stunning u18's season.
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Welcome, Hunter Holmes
Geelong have selected Hunter Holmes with Pick 33 in the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft!
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Welcome, Harley Barker
Geelong have selected dashing winger, Harley Barker, with it's first selection in the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft.
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Draft Memories | Shaun Mannagh
Shaun Mannagh sits down with Cats Media and talks about the day he was drafted.
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Draft Memories | Connor O'Sullivan
Connor O'Sullivan sits down with Cats Media and talks about the night he was drafted.
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Park & Ride
Park & Ride is available this weekend Round 18 game. Patrons can park and ride the bus to our stadium from two locations via Cotton On Head Office - Corner of Separation St & Shepards Crt, North Geelong (enter via Separation St) or Geelong Race Course – Corner of Breakwater Rd & Fowler St, Breakwater (enter via Breakwater Road)
Pre Game: Buses will depart approximately every 15 minutes from 5:00pm, last bus to depart will be 7:00pm
Post Game: Buses will depart approximately every 15 minutes from 10:00pm until 11:30pm, the bus will depart at the location you are dropped off in Park Crescent.
AFL Round 18 Team
IN: Jeremy Cameron, Jake Kolodjashnij, Isaac Smith
OUT: Oliver Dempsey (Sub), Oisin Mullin (Omitted), Esava Ratugolea (Managed), Zach Tuohy (Managed)
Milestone: Gryan Miers (100th Game) and Tom Hawkins/Mitch Duncan (250th game as teammates)
| Backs | Jake Kolodjashnij | Sam De Koning | Jack Henry |
| Half Backs | Zach Guthrie | Tom Stewart | Jack Bowes |
| Centreline | Mitch Duncan | Mark Blicavs | Isaac Smith |
| Half Forwards | Gryan Miers | Jeremy Cameron | Tyson Stengle |
| Forwards | Oliver Henry | Tom Hawkins | Brad Close |
| Followers | Rhys Stanley | Patrick Dangerfield | Tom Atkins |
| Interchange | Mark O'Connor | Max Holmes | Tanner Bruhn |
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| Emergencies | Zach Tuohy | Oisin Mullin | Olliver Dempsey |
| Esava Ratugolea |
