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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GMHBA Community Bay Round 1 | Colac CFA
Geelong visited the Colac CFA to say thank you for their efforts in the community, and welcome them to the GMHBA Community Bay for Round 1. Proudly Presented by GMHBA.
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Time Cat-Sule | Cats vs Dockers Classic Ends In Nailbiter!
Time Cat-Sule returns in 2026, with this classic clash between Geelong and Freo kicking us off for the year. Harry Taylor took 19 marks, Bartel kicked 3 while Joel Selwood and Nat Fyfe went head to head in the midfield, before David Mundy had an opportunity after the siren to pinch a win for the Dockers!
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To The Final Bell | WHO IS THE NEW HOST?
To The Final Bell returns for season 2026 Lingy is back and joined by a new co-host for the season! We review Geelong's Opening Round performance against the Suns, look ahead to bouncing back against the Dockers and answer your first fan questions for the year!
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To The Final Bell
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.
