Geelong return home on Friday night for an important clash, taking on Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium with the opening bounce at 7.40pm AEDT. 

It is set to be a historic night for the Cats as the club celebrates its 100 year partnership with Ford, a number of exciting activities are planned during the evening for supporters to participate in. 

On field the action will be just as hot, with Geelong looking to bounce back and return to the winners list. 

Check out below all the details you need to know for Friday night. 

KEY DETAILS  

2025 AFL Season - Round Four
Geelong Cats v Melbourne
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Friday April 4, 7.40pm AEDT

TEAM SELECTION

Geelong Cats v Melbourne

Round 4 •

GMHBA Stadium, Geelong • VIC

LAST TIME WE MET

Geelong's last clash with Melbourne came in the eighth round of the 2024 AFL season, with the Cats going down by eight-points in a thriller at the MCG. 

The match was tightly contested right to the final siren, Geelong closed within three points late in the final term before Bailey Fritsch kicked the sealer at the 26 minute mark. 

Ollie Henry lead the way with three goals, Max Holmes amassed 31 disposals while Tom Atkins fought hard to finish with 22 disposals and 11 tackles. 

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AFL Highlights | Round 8

Watch the highlights from Geelong's Round 8 clash with Melbourne.

RECENT HISTORY

SEASON HOME AWAY GROUND
2024 - Round 8 Melbourne 10.14 (74) Geelong 9.12 (66) MCG
2023 - Round 15 Geelong 11.12 (78) Melbourne 8.15 (63) GMHBA Stadium
2022 - Round 17 Geelong 12.19 (91) Melbourne 9.9 (63) GMHBA Stadium
2021 - PF Melbourne 19.11 (125) Geelong 6.6 (42) Optus Stadium
2021 - Round 23 Geelong 12.5 (77) Melbourne 12.9 (81) GMHBA Stadium

KEY PLAYER TO WATCH

Ollie Henry

Henry lead the way in Geelong's last clash against Melbourne, booting three goals from 10 disposals in the round eight clash in 2024. 

The crafty forward has impressed during his time at GMHBA Stadium, kicking 32 majors from 19 appearances at the venue, including seven goals in his last two games at Kardinia Park. 

Henry opened the 2025 season with a three goal display against Fremantle, and is set to be a key contributor once again on Friday night against the Demons. 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GMHBA STADIUM

  • Geelong and Ford 100 Year Commemorative Guernsey
  • Ford Premiership Motorcade
  • Park and Ride
  • Ford Photo Opportunity
  • VFL - Geelong v Casey
What's Happening at GMHBA Stadium in Round Four

TICKETS

Tickets are available for Friday night's match at GMHBA Stadium, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster by following the link here. 

Fans who purchase tickets to the AFL match will also gain entry to the Cats VFL game, which kicks off at 3.50pm against the Casey Demons. 

With plenty of exciting activities scheduled and some Geelong champions returning, it is set to be an unmissable night under the lights at Kardinia Park. 

WHERE TO WATCH

If you can not make it to the game, Friday night's clash will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 from 7.30pm AEDT. 

The match will also be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed on Kayo from 7.30pm. 

K rock Football will also be covering all the action on Friday night, tune into 95.5FM or krockfootball.live from 6.00pm to listen. 

2025 AFL Broadcast Guide