Geelong returns home to GMHBA Stadium this week following their three-game stand at the MCG, set to take on the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon.
The Cats will carry plenty of momentum into their Round 9 clash, after clinching an epic three-point win over Collingwood last Saturday.
Despite Geelong's strong record at GMHBA Stadium, GWS are one team that have found success at the venue winning their last four matches at Kardinia Park.
Take a quick look ahead at everything you need to know for Sunday's clash with the Giants.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Round 9
Geelong Cats v GWS Giants
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Sunday May 4th, 3.20pm (AEST)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Geelong: Sam De Koning
Since returning to the Cats backline, Sam De Koning has been simply sensational putting together a number of influential performances on the last line of defence.
De Koning collected 10 intercept possessions on Saturday night against Collingwood, following on from the 11 intercept possessions he picked off against Carlton a week earlier.
He was particularly important in the third quarter against the Magpies, helping to stem the momentum and limit the damage amongst a flurry of Collingwood attacks, which ultimately helped the Cats stay within striking distance.
There will be plenty of intrigue around where De Koning will line-up this week, but the young star is certainly in strong form.
GWS Giants: Finn Callaghan
One player to watch from GWS is Finn Callaghan, who has transformed into a big-bodied inside midfielder in 2025.
The young Giant is averaging plenty of career-highs so far this year including disposals (27.5 per game), inside 50's (5.4), clearances (3.9) and score involvements (6.8).
Callaghan is also a key driver of GWS ball movement, averaging over 580 metres gained per game which is among the top players in the competition for the statistic.
RECENT HISTORY
Geelong hold a reasonably strong record against most teams in the competition, but GWS are one side that has caused some headaches for the Cats, particularly at GMHBA Stadium.
The Cats have not beaten the Giants at GMHBA Stadium since Round 7 in the 2018 season, looking to snap a four game losing streak at the venue this weekend.
The two sides have split the most recent four matches with two wins each, but GWS prevailed in the most recent two games by four points (2024) and seven points (2023).
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2024 - Round 11 | Geelong 11.8 (74) | GWS Giants 11.12 (78) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2023 - Round 11 | Geelong 10.14 (74) | GWS Giants 12.9 (81) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2022 - Round 8 | GWS Giants 4.11 (35) | Geelong 12.16 (88) | Manuka Oval |
| 2021 - Semi Final | Geelong 15.13 (103) | GWS Giants 10.8 (68) | Optus Stadium |
| 2021 - Round 21 | Geelong 8.17 (65) | GWS Giants 13.6 (84) | GMHBA Stadium |
VENUE HISTORY - GMHBA Stadium
Geelong have been brilliant at home so far in the 2025 season, notching a 78-point win over Fremantle and a 39-point win over Melbourne in their first two games at the venue.
The Cats scoring power at GMHBA Stadium has been particularly impressive, averaging 133.3 points per game across their last three matches at home.
Dating back to the middle of last year, Geelong have won six of their last seven matches at home with the lone loss coming against the Western Bulldogs.
GWS are one team that have found success here however, winning their last four games at GMHBA Stadium by an average of eight points dating back to 2019.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY |
| 2025 - Round 4 | Geelong 12.13 (85) | Melbourne 6.10 (46) |
| 2025 - Round 1 | Geelong 23.9 (147) | Fremantle 10.9 (69) |
| 2024 - Round 24 | Geelong 26.12 (168) | West Coast 11.9 (75) |
| 2024 - Round 21 | Geelong 13.12 (90) | Adelaide 13.7 (85) |
| 2024 - Round 19 | Geelong 7.6 (48) | Western Bulldogs 13.17 (95) |
| 2024 - Round 17 | Geelong 16.14 (110) | Hawthorn 9.5 (59) |
| 2024 - Round 12 | Geelong 15.9 (99) | Richmond 10.9 (69) |
TICKETS
Tickets for Geelong's Round 9 clash are on sale, follow the link here to secure your seat for Sunday's big game.
With eight games remaining at GMHBA Stadium, there is no better time to lock in a Geelong Cats membership for the remainder of the 2025 AFL Season.
Follow the link provided to see the full range of membership options.
WHERE TO WATCH
Geelong's Round 9 clash with the GWS Giants will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 from 3.00pm AEST, ahead of the opening bounce at 3.20pm.
Fox Footy will be broadcasting the match while you can also stream through Kayo from 3.00pm.
For those tuning into the radio, K rock will be covering the game from 2.00pm on 95.5FM, krockfootball.live and throguh the AFL app.
Cats fans looking to catch all the action at home this year can secure a 2025 Digital Plus Membership, which includes a 12 month subscription to Kayo Premium. Follow the link below for more details.
Cats Membership: 2025 Digital Plus
Broadcast Details: 2025 AFL Broadcast Guide
