Geelong are set for the penultimate round of the home and away season, when they take on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night. Â
The Cats moved back into the top four last weekend with a win over Fremantle, with a chance to further entrench themselves heading into the final week of the season. Â
A win on Saturday night will officially lock Geelong into the top eight, securing their spot in the post season. Â
St Kilda are out of the race for finals but have found a rich vein of form, winning three of their last four games including a 48 point win over Richmond last Sunday. Â
Match Details Â
St Kilda v GeelongÂ
7.30pm AEST, Saturday August 17Â
Marvel Stadium, MelbourneÂ
Last Time We Met Â
The two sides last met back in round one this year, when a late goal from Patrick Dangerfield helped the Cats hang on to record an eight point win at GMHBA Stadium. Â
St Kilda made a late comeback booting three goals in four minutes to cut the margin to one point, but Geelong’s skipper stood tall to ensure the Cats started their year with a victory. Â
Dangerfield (25 disposals, eight clearances) was very influential, as was Ollie Dempsey who starred with three goals and nine score involvements. Â
Defensively the Cats were great all night with Jake Kolodjashnij, Tom Stewart and Zach Guthrie combining for 25 intercept possessions. Â
Recent HistoryÂ
Geelong and St Kilda have split their last four clashes with two wins each, but the Saints have won the last two contests at Marvel Stadium. Â
Looking back at the last 10 matches the record swings in the Cats favour, going on a six game win streak between 2017 and 2021 while winning two of those games at Marvel Stadium. Â
Team SelectionÂ
GeelongÂ
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In: Mitch Knevitt, Gary RohanÂ
Out: Tanner Bruhn (Concussion), Zach Tuohy (Managed)Â