Another week brings another trip up the highway for the VFL Cats, travelling to AIA Centre (Olympic Park) for a clash with Collingwood on Saturday afternoon.
Geelong will be looking to bounce back from another nail-biting defeat, falling to Box Hill with one of the final kicks of the day last weekend in a one point loss.
The Cats have lost only two of their last 11 games, with the losses coming by one and two points as they currently sit in fourth position on the ladder.
Collingwood have struggled this season winning just two of 13 games, currently on a 10 game losing streak with their last win coming in round three.
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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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Match Details
Geelong v Collingwood
1.05pm Saturday 13 July
Victoria Park, Melbourne
Ladder
Geelong Cats: 4th (9-4)
Collingwood: 20th (2-11)
Points For
Geelong Cats - 1155
Collingwood - 942
Points Against
Geelong Cats - 900
Collingwood - 1213
What it Means
The Cats can cement their position in the top four with a win, with only one game currently separating second down to sixth on the ladder.
With five games remaining, the Cats only have one match against a top eight opponent, with the Cats charging towards the end of the season.
Last Time We Met
The VFL Cats faced Collingwood in round 21 last season, falling to the Magpies by 74 points in rainy conditions at Victoria Park
Geelong were led by a young George Stevens who collected 29 disposals, firmly helping his chances of getting drafted later in the year.
Mitch Hardie was strong picking up 26 possessions, while Dan Capiron took a game high 11 marks in the wet.
Key Players
Mitch Hardie continues to build on his strong form collecting a season high 38 disposals against the Hawks last week, while adding two goals and seven clearances.
George Stevens is developing strongly as a midfield bull, picking up another 25 disposals and nine tackles against Box Hill to be one of Geelong’s best.
Of the VFL-Listed players, Marcus Herbert continues to be a strong contributor this season, amassing 31 disposals last week against Box Hill.
Broadcast
All matches in the 2024 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons are also live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App.
