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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Cats Take On Jezza & The GIANTS! Time Cat-Sule Round 11, 2013
Geelong got an early taste of the Orange Tsunami before regaining control in this 2013 clash against an up and coming Giants team.
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To The Final Bell Round 18 | Sammy Simpson Speaks On His Coaching Journey
AFLW Backline coach Sam Simpson joins the show to chat through his journey through coaching and coming back to the club. Reg and Byrnsey review the Lions game and the Hall of Fame and look ahead to a big clash against the Giants!
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Full Replay | 2026 Geelong Hall of Fame
Watch all the speeches, panels and packages from Geelong's night of nights, the 2026 Hall of Fame.
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Hall of Fame | Blue Carpet Roaming
Kate Surman hosts our blue carpet at the 2026 Geelong Hall of Fame.
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To The Final Bell Round 17 | Hall of Fame Week, BIG Brisbane Clash
Shannon Byrnes takes over the hosting duties from Lingy this week, as we look forward to the Hall of Fame on Saturday night, as well as a massive clash against Brisbane in the AFL.
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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 |
| Gary Rohan | |||
| Emergencies | Zach Tuohy | Oisin Mullin | Olliver Dempsey |
| Esava Ratugolea |
