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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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   Â